White House Rebukes Grammy Musician Over Trump Oval Office Criticism

Grammy-winning musician Jack White sharply criticized President Donald Trump's lavish redecoration of the Oval Office, describing it as a "vulgar, gold leafed and gaudy, professional wrestler’s dressing room" and an "embarrassment to American history." White’s Instagram post, which followed a meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, mocked the gold accents sourced from Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort and sarcastically referenced Trump's plans to host a UFC match on the White House lawn. In response, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung dismissed White as a "washed-up, has-been loser" and accused him of disrespecting the significance of the Oval Office. White fired back by calling Cheung a "professional liar" and criticized the administration for focusing on decor instead of more pressing issues. This exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Trump and White, who has previously criticized Trump through his music and legal actions. The debate underscores the polarized views on Trump's presidency and his symbolic choices for the nation's most iconic office.