Trump trolled as he gives ‘tacky’ makeover to Oval Office: ‘Nothing is safe from his gaudy obsession’

WASHINGTON, DC: If you thought Donald Trump would waltz back into the White House and keep things looking presidential—not so fast.

Nearly eight weeks into his second term, Trump isn’t just reshaping the government—he’s completely transforming the Oval Office into a space that screams Trump Tower meets Mar-a-Lago.

Donald Trump’s over-the-top White House glow-up

Donald Trump has tripled the number of paintings on the Oval Office walls and stuffed every shelf, mantel, and surface with flags, statues, and ornaments. And, of course, he’s sticking to the design aesthetic that’s defined him for decades: gold, gold, and more gold.

To put that into perspective, we’re talking gold vermeil figurines on the mantel, gold eagles on the side tables, gilded Rococo mirrors on the doors, tiny gold cherubs perched above the doorways (shipped straight from Mar-a-Lago), and even the remote control down the hall is wrapped in gold leaf.

Trump apparently even considered hanging a chandelier in the Oval Office, two sources familiar with his plans told CNN—albeit that idea seems unlikely, for now at least.

But the Oval Office glow-up is just Phase One. Trump is also plotting a major transformation of the Rose Garden.

According to White House insiders, work is set to begin within weeks to pave over the grass and turn the historic outdoor space into a patio-style seating area, just like the one at Mar-a-Lago where Trump loves to hold court. The president himself personally reviewed the plans with White House curators.

On the South Lawn, Trump wants to build a brand-new ballroom modeled after the one at Mar-a-Lago, which in turn was inspired by the legendary Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.

He’s already been showing off blueprints to visitors, tweaking the designs, and dropping hints that he’ll foot the bill himself (though there’s still no official confirmation on whether it will actually happen).

It's worth noting that Trump actually offered to build this ballroom during Obama’s presidency, but that never panned out. However, Trump is more than determined this time. “It keeps my real-estate juices flowing,” he told The Spectator recently, adding, “But it’ll be beautiful.”

The Oval Office has always been the power center of any administration, but Trump has turned it into a highly visible stage since his return. It’s where he hosts foreign leaders, including that explosive meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, swears in new Cabinet members, and holds daily Q&A sessions with reporters.

Trump has never been a fan of minimalism. Unlike his predecessors, who kept things relatively classic, Trump thrives amid trophies, art, memorabilia, and stacks of papers. It’s a showplace as much as a workspace, just like his legendary 26th-floor office in Trump Tower—which was jam-packed with collectibles, framed magazine covers, and golden accents.

The Oval Office may be a bit more organized, but the Trump DNA is unmistakable. Every single addition—from the massive portraits to the tiniest gold embellishment—is done at his direction.

Critics lose their minds over Donald Trump’s 'tacky' White House makeover

Donald Trump's critics on social media, however, didn't quite appreciate his upgrades to the Oval Office.

"Trump’s Oval Office makeover just keeps getting tackier. Now, he’s attached gold junk to the fireplace mantle—because apparently, nothing is safe from his gaudy obsession. Portraits, tacky gold fixtures, and zero taste. Absolutely sickening," one posted on X.

"The Oval Office makeover is like Trump, fake, tasteless, gaudy and cheap. It’s been noticeable on TV clips. I feel sorry for the idiot; he has no sense of style or class whatsoever," a second user added.

"That was one of the first things I noticed when I saw this on TV. I thought it was extremely tacky. I thought the country had elected a President, not King Tut," another chimed in.

"Yeah, super tacky. And it’s the bad shade of gold, too. Looks like something you get on Temu Fake trophies too?" someone else wondered.

"He's goldleafing everything to make sure everyone knows he's better than them. Anyone with a brain and an ounce of tact knows the opposite is true: this is trailer trash in a suit with a key to Fort Knox," read a comment.

"The WH and the Oval Office have been so elegant in its simplicity… Quiet strength. Now it’s overt compensation for the weakness of its current occupant," another offered.

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