Former President Barack Obama’s official portrait has been moved to accommodate a new painting of President Donald Trump in the East Room of the White House. The new portrait depicts Trump with his fist raised in the air following an assassination attempt during his time as a candidate. The switch was unveiled in a video posted on X Friday. President Joe Biden, who left office in January, does not yet have an official portrait. Traditionally, the most recent official presidential portrait is displayed in this location. Former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush had their portraits moved during Trump’s first term and Trump himself does not have an official portrait from his first term. The White House Historical Association facilitates the acquisition of portraits of presidents and first ladies. The replacement of Obama’s portrait was met with enthusiasm by some Republicans, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. This change is part of a series of unexpected events related to presidential portraits, including Trump demanding the removal of a painting from the Colorado State House and a portrait of former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Mark Milley disappearing from the Pentagon in January.
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