White House relocate portrait

A dramatic painting of Donald Trump during the 2023 assassination attempt has replaced Barack Obama’s portrait in the White House’s Grand Foyer. The image, based on a photo by AP’s Evan Vucci, captures Trump moments after being grazed by a bullet at a Pennsylvania rally, raising his fist defiantly with blood on his face. Florida artist Mark Lipp created the artwork, which was gifted to Trump by activist Andrew Pollack, whose daughter died in the 2018 Parkland school shooting. The Obama portrait, which had been displayed since 2022, has been moved to the Entrance Hall overlooking FDR’s grand piano.

The new display sparked mixed reactions online. While supporters praised the painting as iconic and emotional, critics slammed the move as self-centered and disrespectful to tradition. Some accused Trump of breaking protocol by removing Obama’s portrait without an official unveiling of his own. Others raised concerns about potential copyright issues, since the painting is based on a press photo. Despite the controversy, Trump continues to personalize the White House, adding headlines from his political comeback and golden touches to its decor.