Trump Swaps Resolute Desk After Musk's Son's Antics

President Donald Trump has temporarily replaced the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office with the C&O desk after Elon Musk's son, X Æ A-12, was seen picking his nose and wiping it on the iconic furniture during a White House visit. Known for his germaphobia, Trump decided to have the Resolute Desk lightly refinished and opted for the C&O desk, once used by President George H.W. Bush, as a temporary replacement. The Resolute Desk, crafted from the British Arctic exploration ship HMS Resolute and gifted by Queen Victoria in 1880, is a symbol of presidential history and has been used by most U.S. presidents. The incident, which became widely publicized, drew mixed reactions, including criticism from X's mother, singer Grimes, who was displeased with her son's public appearance. Trump announced the desk swap on Truth Social, emphasizing the temporary nature of the change and the significance of maintaining the Resolute Desk's condition. The episode highlighted Trump's ongoing efforts to customize aspects of his presidency, including an order for a new Air Force One.