President Donald Trump has added a personal touch of gold to the Oval Office, making the nation’s most famous workspace shine with his signature style.
The gold decorations were on full display last week as world leaders met with Trump to discuss ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.
A White House spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the gold in the Oval Office “is of the highest quality.” The spokesperson added that Trump personally paid for the gold accents but did not say how much was added or how much it cost.
In March, Trump told Fox News host Laura Ingraham that the Oval Office “needed a little life” when asked about the gold details.
“Throughout the years, people have tried to come up with a gold paint that would look like gold, and they’ve never been able to do it,” Trump said. “You’ve never been able to match gold with gold paint, that’s why it’s gold.”
Since then, gold accents have been added throughout the room, including the 18-foot-6-inch ceiling. Behind the Resolute Desk, Trump placed gold curtains and a display of flags representing the U.S. military’s branches.
Gold trim was also added along the ceiling and doorways. Even the small cherubs inside the door frames were given a golden makeover.
In March, Trump said he had installed a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office. He told Ingraham that it must stay behind heavy curtains to protect it from light damage. The original document has been on permanent display at the National Archives since 1952.
Presidents usually pick which portraits appear in the Oval Office, paying special attention to the one above the fireplace. Former President Joe Biden displayed a portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt along with portraits of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Alexander Hamilton, and Thomas Jefferson.
Trump chose a portrait of George Washington in military uniform above the fireplace, along with several other historic portraits. Gold accents were added to the white marble mantel, highlighting its neoclassical design. He also added gold decorations and trinkets to the mantel, though their arrangement changes often.
Trump placed gold coasters on tables in the Oval Office, each showing his last name and the number 47, marking him as the 47th president.
These gold updates are part of larger renovations at the White House. Last month, the White House said Trump, with private donors, will fund a $200 million project to build a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom. It will host official events, state dinners, and large gatherings for about 650 guests while keeping the White House’s classical design.
Earlier this year, Trump also personally paid for two 88-foot American flags to be installed at the White House, each reportedly costing around $50,000.
