White House Replaces Obama's Portrait with Trump's New Painting

The White House has replaced the portrait of former President Barack Obama with a painting of President Donald Trump, which captures the moment after an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania in July 2024. The artwork, which shows Trump raising his fist in defiance with blood on his face, was commissioned by gun safety advocate Andrew Pollack and has sparked discussions about the departure from traditional White House norms regarding the display of presidential portraits. Obama’s portrait has been relocated across the Grand Foyer, where it now replaces George W. Bush's portrait, which has been moved closer to his father’s. This replacement highlights Trump's unique position as both a current and former president, complicating the usual protocol of displaying portraits of the two most recent presidents. The painting has become a symbol of strength for Trump's reelection campaign, suggesting a significant shift in the White House's artistic narrative. The decision, made without public notice, continues to draw attention to the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the media, particularly the Associated Press, which has been involved in a legal dispute over press access.