Trump Moves Obama, Bush Portraits Out of Public White House View

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 to a private, restricted area at the top of the Grand Staircase, out of public view during tours. This move breaks tradition, as portraits of recent presidents are typically displayed prominently in public entrance halls. Sources indicate Trump is personally involved in these redecoration decisions, which align with escalating tensions and a public feud between Trump and Obama. The portrait repositioning follows previous removals during Trump's first term, where portraits of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush were also moved. Critics view the action as a snub to Obama, with the rivalry marked by mutual public criticism and allegations, including Trump's accusations of treason against Obama. The portrait of former President Joe Biden has yet to be completed, and Trump continues to oversee White House aesthetic changes closely.