Trump replaces Obama portrait with artwork depicting moment of failed assassination attempt against him
Donald Trump has replaced the White House portrait of Obama with a painting depicting a moment from his own assassination attempt.
Donald Trump has made a bold move in the White House by replacing the portrait of former President Barack Obama. Instead, he has hung a painting that depicts the moments following his own assassination attempt.
This change has attracted significant attention and sparked conversations about his presidency and personal experiences.
Trump made a new look for the White House
Since taking office, Trump has been keen on putting his own mark on the White House. He has made various changes to the decor and has removed items from the Biden era. This latest decision to display a painting that features a dramatic moment from his life is part of that effort. The artwork showcases a pivotal event that many of his supporters remember vividly.
Trump replaces Obama portrait with artwork depicting moment of failed assassination attempt against him
The painting that now hangs in the White House shows the aftermath of an assassination attempt that occurred on July 13, 2024. During a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump was shot at by a gunman named Thomas Matthew Crooks. The bullet came very close to hitting Trump, grazing his upper right ear.
Despite being injured, Trump stood up and raised his fist, shouting “Fight, fight, fight!” This moment later became a rallying cry for his supporters. The artwork was created by Marc Lipp and was donated to the White House by Andrew from the Blue Blue Gallery in Delray Beach, Florida.
The painting captures the intensity of that moment and serves as a reminder of the challenges Trump has faced during his presidency. The decision to hang this painting has drawn mixed reactions. Some people find it unusual for a sitting president to display such a personal piece of art.
According to reports, historians have not found any other instance where a president has hung a painting of themselves while in office. This makes Trump’s decision quite unique.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the choice, stating that the executive mansion is the president’s home.
“President Trump decided to temporarily display this painting, which represents a pivotal moment in history when he nearly lost his life,” Leavitt added.
After the Obama portrait was removed, it was relocated to a different part of the White House. The press aide, Harrison Fields, shared a photo of the new location, which is now in the Entrance Hall of the State Floor.
