Gold Glare at the White House: Trump Brags About 24-Karat Interiors That Make World Leaders 'Freak Out'
President Donald Trump posted a silent video on Truth Social showing dozens of gold wall moldings laid out on a table. He declared: "Some of the highest quality 24 Karat Gold used in the Oval Office and Cabinet Room of the White House," and he claimed foreign leaders "freak out" when they see the "quality and beauty." He added, "Best Oval Office ever in terms of success and look!!!" The post follows reports that a "gold guy" was brought in to decorate the White House when he took office in January. The interiors are now described as full of golden details, trinkets, and shine.
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How the White House Became a Gold Makeover: The 24-Karat Décor and the 'Gold Guy'
According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump invited his "gold guy" to help decorate the presidential residence when he took office in January. Now interiors feature gilded details and other gold-toned décor that make the White House shine. In his post, Trump boasted about using "the highest quality 24 Karat Gold" throughout the Oval Office and Cabinet Room, presenting it as a new standard for the White House.
A Chorus of Opinions: From Praise to Outcry
Online reaction was mixed. Some critics found the display gaudy and in poor taste. Joshua Reed Eakle, executive director of Project Liberal, wrote: "The contrast is grotesque - imagery you couldn't script any better. A president slashes healthcare, heaps unprecedented tariffs onto working Americans and then posts gaudy videos flaunting his new gold-plated trinkets." Others noted the broader political moment and the national debt, suggesting Americans will not bow to another king. The Daily Mail reached out to the White House for comment.
TikTok Claims, Gold Paint Denials, and Tragic Timing
News and satire spread as a TikTok video suggested the decor could be bought at Home Depot for a bargain and spray-painted gold. Trump has repeatedly denied that the gold decorations are common, saying, "You've never been able to match gold with gold paint." The post arrived just hours after 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford rammed his car into a Mormon church, set it on fire, and shot at congregants, killing at least four and injuring eight before he was shot dead in the church parking lot. Online observers noted the timing of the post amid crisis.
What This Moment Reveals About Power, Wealth, and Priorities
The episode raises questions about wealth, power, and public priorities in a country facing debt and daily struggles. Some readers pointed to the US debt of about $37 trillion and asked whether a gold display distracts from pressing issues. The online reactions reflect a wider tension between displays of opulence and the real problems people face. The White House did not respond to requests for comment in this article.
