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Trump’s Gilded Oval Office Makeover Highlights Personal Style and Private Spending

The White House says he paid for the new gold accents himself.

Overview

  • A White House spokesperson told Fox News the added gold is “of the highest quality” and said President Trump personally covered the cost.
  • Gold detailing now trims the ceiling, curtains, fireplace and doorways, with gilded cherubs and ornaments reshaping the room’s look.
  • Trump restored a cream rug with sunbeams and olive branches, installed a George Washington portrait above the fireplace and increased wall displays to roughly 16 pieces.
  • Additional flags now include banners for each U.S. military branch, the Oval Office’s Diet Coke button has been reinstated, and personal memorabilia features prominently.
  • The administration also plans a roughly $200 million White House ballroom funded by Trump and private donors for large official events.