While Donald Trump denounced one of his portraits made by artist Sarah A. Boardman whom he judged “Horrible, knowingly deformed”the White House changes its hanging. A painting by former President Barack Obama, installed in the House Entrance Hall in 2022 under the chairmanship of Joe Biden, gave way to a portrait of Trump the raised fist, as shown in a video published on the X account of the American presidency.
This painting, signed by Floridian artist Marc Lipp, represents the moment when Donald Trump survives an assassination attempt when he was in the middle of his second term. The ball touches his ear, an image immediately relayed by the media, marking a turning point in his countryside. The work was given by an individual, through the Blue Gallery to Delray Beach, Florida.
By replacing the portrait of Obama, the president breaks with the tradition which wants a portrait of his predecessor to be kept in the main hall of the White House. The portrait of Barack Obama was simply moved, said on X Steven Cheung, the director of communication for the White House, in response to a criticism, adding “Looker, stupid”. According to NBC Newsthe portrait of President George W. Bush was also moved and hung on the stairwell.
Cnn reports that the official portraits of President Trump and the first lady for the collection of the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery are in progress. They will be funded by private funds, including a donation of $ 650,000 (around 570,000 euros) Save America Pac of Trump.
