Summary
Former President Donald Trump shared a video online showcasing gold decorations used to redecorate the Oval Office and parts of the White House. The decorations include gold medallions and accents believed to be 24-karat gold, resembling those from Trump's residences. The redecorations have received a variety of reactions, including criticism from some design experts.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump shared a video of the new gold decorations in the Oval Office.
- The video, posted on Trump's Truth Social platform, highlights what is said to be 24-karat gold used in the decor.
- Changes include golden designs in the Oval Office and a "Presidential Walk of Fame" outside.
- Some people online pointed out the gold items resemble cheaper products available on Chinese websites.
- Trump reportedly brought John Icart, a cabinetmaker, to Washington to oversee the gold installation.
- Critics, including interior designer Tommy Landen, described the decor as clashing with the White House's traditional neoclassical style.
- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called it a "golden office for the golden age."
