Donald Trump
Transforming the White House: A Shift in Presidential Portraits
Notable Movements of Obama and Bush Portraits
Published August 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM PDT
Donald Trump is undertaking significant redecorating efforts in the White House, with reports indicating that he is relocating portraits of his presidential predecessors from prominent display areas to more secluded parts of the building that see less foot traffic.
CNN has cited anonymous sources familiar with the matter, revealing that Trump has shifted Barack Obama‘s portrait from the highly visible Grand Staircase, which attracts over a million visitors annually, to a private section designated solely for staff use.
The portrait of Obama, which features him against a minimalist all-white backdrop, is not the only significant artwork to be relocated in recent months. Additional reports from CNN indicate that another portrait was replaced by a painting depicting the aftermath of the Butler, Pennsylvania shooting that occurred back in April.
Furthermore, portraits of both President George W. Bush and President George H.W. Bush have also been reported as having been moved, according to the same outlet.
According to sources from CNN, the corridor where these paintings are now displayed is restricted to members of the First Family, Secret Service personnel, and a select number of White House staffers.
The reasons behind the decision to relocate these portraits remain unclear. However, it is well-known that President Trump and President Obama have not always shared a cordial relationship.
In fact, over the past few months, Trump has insinuated that there might be some form of treasonous conspiracy orchestrated by Obama aimed at subverting the government, although he has not provided any concrete evidence to support these allegations.
As reported by CNN, Trump has previously moved the portraits of Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush during his first term in office, indicating that his pattern seems to lean towards consistently replacing older portraits with newer representations.
Additionally, if you are curious about the status of Joe Biden‘s portrait, it has yet to be completed; however, it is anticipated that it will not be given a prominent display either.
We have reached out to the White House for further information regarding these changes, but as of now, we have not received any response.
