White House Installs Painting of Trump After Assassination Attempt, Relocates Obama Portrait

The new painting, showcasing Trump’s defiant fist pump post-assassination attempt, replaces Obama’s official portrait in a significant shift from White House tradition.

The White House has replaced Barack Obama’s official portrait with a painting of Donald Trump, depicting the aftermath of a July 2024 assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The painting, based on iconic photographs by Associated Press and New York Times photographers, shows Trump bloodied but raising his fist in defiance, a moment that became central to his reelection campaign.
Obama’s portrait, unveiled in 2022, has been relocated to another prominent spot in the Grand Foyer, with George W. Bush’s portrait moved to a less visible location near a staircase.
The painting, created by artist Marc Lipp and gifted by GOP activist Andrew Pollack, was installed without prior announcement, breaking with White House traditions of formal portrait placements.
The decision has sparked heated reactions on social media, with critics accusing Trump of self-aggrandizement and breaking protocol, while supporters view it as a symbol of resilience.