Donald Trump is back in the White House, and he wants to make big changes. He has plans to add a ballroom, redo the Rose Garden, and bring in a lot more gold. He says fixing up the place helps keep his “real estate juices flowing.” Trump wants to make the White House feel more like his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. He plans to turn the garden into a stone terrace where guests can walk without sinking into wet grass and build a large ballroom to replace the outdoor tents used for big events. He thinks state dinners shouldn’t be held in tents. Trump says, “I build beautiful ballrooms,” and he’s ready to prove it again—this time at the White House. When not working on policy, he spends time thinking about these changes.
Gold Everywhere In The Oval Office
Inside the Oval Office, Trump has already made big changes. He added gold urns, gold mirrors, and gold eagles. He brought most of these from Mar-a-Lago. Trump even replaced the plants with gold pieces and added gold cherubs above the doors. He might install two gold chandeliers next. The room is brighter and fancier than it was under Biden. On the president’s desk, there’s now a giant gold FIFA World Cup trophy. Trump says the office now looks “more alive.” He also added many new pictures of past presidents. Lincoln is above the fireplace. Reagan is near the Resolute desk, where visitors can see him right away. When not making big changes, Trump enjoys admiring his work.
Trump Picks His Favorite Presidents
Trump has strong opinions about the presidents who came before him. He moved Obama’s portrait across the hall. He sent George W. Bush’s picture upstairs near his father’s. He doesn’t like Bush and often says his presidency was a failure. Trump also added a big painting of himself from the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. It shows him with a bloody face and raised fist. He thinks that moment helped him win the election. That painting replaced Obama’s in the main hallway. It will stay there for a few months before a more formal portrait goes up. Trump wants to hang a picture of William McKinley soon. McKinley supported tariffs, and Trump calls him a great businessman. When not dealing with current affairs, he looks to history for inspiration.
Plans for a Brand-New Ballroom
Trump believes the East Room is too small for big parties. He offered to build a 160-foot ballroom during Biden’s time in office and even said he would pay the $100 million himself. He says no one ever responded. Now that he’s president again, he says he will move forward with the project. He has architects working on it already. The new ballroom will match the White House’s classic style. He says it will look like the one at Mar-a-Lago. That ballroom has $7 million in gold on the walls and sparkling chandeliers. Trump says it’s the nicest ballroom anyone has ever seen. And now, he wants one just like it in Washington, D.C. When not negotiating with political figures, he is involved in planning the new ballroom.
Rose Garden Becomes a Patio For Guests
Trump doesn’t like the wet grass in the Rose Garden. He says it’s bad for women wearing heels. His press secretary’s heel got stuck there recently. So he wants to pave it over. He’ll keep some of Melania Trump’s white stone borders. Around the patio, he wants hedges filled with red tulips and white roses. He wants it to feel like a private club, perfect for hosting members of Congress or other important guests. Trump loves the view from the Oval Office veranda. He also takes a lot of interest in the grounds and often speaks with the National Park Service about their work. When not renovating indoors, he pays attention to the gardens.
An Old Tree Comes Down, a New One Goes In
Last week, Trump made a tough choice. He had the 200-year-old Andrew Jackson magnolia tree cut down. The tree was half-dead and held up with wires. Trump said it was unsafe and had to go. He shared the news on social media and said a new tree would take its place. The new tree comes from the same family line as the old one. He said it was time for a fresh start. That move was something past presidents avoided, but Trump says he’s not afraid to make hard choices. When not focusing on major renovations, smaller but impactful changes like replacing the old tree are handled.
Trump says he loves the White House. He often calls it the most beautiful building in the world. He wants to leave behind something special. This time, he’s not just a president—he’s also a builder. He says there’s no zoning law stopping him now. He can build what he wants. And what he wants is a White House that shows strength, beauty, and gold. Whether folks like it or not, Trump is putting his stamp on America’s most famous home. When not working on these buildings, Trump’s focus is on making decisions that will leave a lasting impact.
