According to the announcement, while the White House is recognized as one of the most beautiful and historic buildings globally, it currently faces limitations when hosting major events for world leaders. To accommodate such functions, a large temporary tent — positioned about 100 yards from the main entrance — often has to be installed.
According to CNN, the recent decorative changes at the White House came just weeks after former President Donald Trump reportedly began adding multiple gold accents to various areas of the property — including small gold cherub designs placed above the Oval Office entryway.
Journalist Kevin Liptak explained in an Instagram video that many of the finishes appear similar to those found in Trump’s private clubs, with some decorative details even imported from his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Following the announcement, some commentators questioned whether the upgrades signaled long-term plans for his presence at the White House, while others expressed concern about the cost.
On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), one user remarked that the focus on decorative gold elements came at the same time as budget reductions in other federal programs.
