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'Best Oval Office Ever': Was Trump's 24k White House Post the Ultimate Tone-Deaf Move After the Michigan Church Shooting?
Trump claims 24 karat gold decor in the Oval Office impresses visitors despite critics noting the use of inexpensive Home Depot fixtures, amid rising consumer prices.
- On September 28, 2025, President Donald Trump shared a short 37-second clip on his Truth Social account highlighting the gold-themed decorations he added to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room.
- The makeover involved 24-karat gold decorations installed with help from cabinetmaker John Icart, who was flown in from Florida after previously working at Mar-a-Lago.
- Trump claimed foreign leaders "freak out" over the quality and beauty of the gold, though critics described the decor as tacky and some gold accents appeared spray-painted or covered in plastic wrap.
- The video surfaced hours after a deadly Michigan church shooting, prompting backlash online where users questioned the timing, with one asking how Trump posted the video amid such tragedies.
- The lavish gold redesign drew criticism for tone-deafness during economic strain and political tensions including looming government shutdown and rising inflation.
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‘Nobody Believes This’: Trump’s Tone-Deaf Brag About His ‘High Quality’ Rennovations Instantly Backfires as Viewers Catch the Most Embarrassing Detail
President Donald Trump’s utter lack of shame has even his supporters rolling their eyes. As the government shutdown looms, consumer sentiment tanks, and
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Trump Shows Off Oval Office Gold in Wild Truth Social Post
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President Donald Trump boasted about the “quality and beauty” of the gold in the White House — showcasing some of it in a new video as part of a wild post on Truth Social. Late Sunday, the president shared a 37-second video featuring various glimmering accessories spread out across a table. “Some of the highest quality 24 Karat Gold used in the Oval Office and Cabinet Room of the White House,” Trump wrote — captioning the…
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