Trump Moves Predecessors’ Portraits to Restricted Area

President Donald Trump has ordered the relocation of the official White House portraits of former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and George H.W. Bush from prominent public display to a restricted area at the top of the Grand Staircase, now accessible only to the first family, Secret Service, and select staff. This move breaks with longstanding White House protocol that places recent presidents' portraits in public areas for visitors. Multiple sources confirm Trump is personally involved in these aesthetic decisions, and the shift comes amid heightened tensions between Trump and his predecessors, especially Obama. The relocation is widely seen as symbolic of strained relationships and a notable departure from tradition. Portraits of Joe Biden have not yet been completed and are unaffected by this change. The decision has drawn significant media attention and criticism as another instance of Trump disregarding established White House norms.