President Trump adds gold décor and sealed ornaments to the Oval Office

President Donald Trump has continued a rapid embellishment of the Oval Office with gold elements. Two golden seals were installed on the fireplace mantel, and a tube of Krazy Glue was spotted on the desk as Trump addressed reporters on Iran. The additions follow earlier gold‑lined furnishings such as cherubs, gilded mirrors and gold‑framed portraits that have been installed since the president returned to the White House in January 2025.

White House staff and media observers noted the excessive ornamentation, with critics calling it gaudy and contrary to the room’s historic restraint. Interior designers and commentators highlighted that some of the gold‑looking moldings appear to be inexpensive polyurethane items sourced from overseas.

The visual transformation has drawn widespread social‑media commentary, but no policy changes or official statements have been issued regarding the décor.