White House Replaces Obama Portrait with Dramatic Trump Assassination Attempt Painting

The iconic image of Trump raising his fist after surviving a 2024 assassination attempt now occupies a prominent space, signaling a break from longstanding White House traditions.

The White House has installed a painting of Donald Trump, depicting his response to a 2024 assassination attempt, in a key location traditionally reserved for recent presidential portraits.
Barack Obama's portrait, previously displayed in the Grand Foyer, has been relocated to a nearby wall, replacing George W. Bush's portrait, which was moved to another area.
The painting, based on an Associated Press photograph, shows Trump bloodied but defiant, raising his fist with an American flag in the background, a moment that became central to his reelection campaign.
Created by artist Marc Lipp and donated by GOP activist Andrew Pollack, the painting reflects the intersection of political symbolism and patronage in contemporary governance.
This change breaks with customary White House practices, drawing criticism and commentary for its abruptness and perceived politicization of presidential imagery.