Overview

• The Oval Office now features lavish gold-colored furnishings and newly installed artwork under President Trump’s direction
• Two towering flagpoles with oversized U.S. flags were added to the White House exterior to reinforce national symbolism
• A framed 2023 police mugshot of President Trump greets visitors at the entrance to the Oval Office
• Kennedy-era elements, including an ivy plant on the mantel and the original Rose Garden lawn, have been removed or paved over
• Kennedy Jr.’s unexpected praise has fueled bipartisan discussion about the political symbolism behind the new decor