An iconic photograph of Donald Trump following a near-fatal attack has been installed in the White House. It replaces a portrait of Barack Obama, which has been moved to a different wall.
US News: The White House recently installed an iconic photograph of Donald Trump taken after a near-fatal attack. This photograph now occupies the space previously held by a portrait of former President Barack Obama. Obama's portrait has been moved to another wall, where it will now hang alongside a portrait of George W. Bush.
Photograph of Trump Following Near-Fatal Attack Goes Viral
The photograph was taken during a 2022 rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania, when Trump was shot at. The bullet grazed his ear. Trump subsequently made a fist and gestured "fight back," an image that went viral worldwide and became a significant part of his election campaign.
Bush's Portrait Also Relocated
In keeping with White House tradition, portraits of the two most recent presidents are displayed in the foyer. Obama's portrait will now be moved to the wall previously occupied by George W. Bush's portrait. Bush's portrait will be relocated to hang near that of his father, George H.W. Bush.
Trump Did Not Host Obama
Interestingly, Trump did not invite Obama to the White House for the unveiling of his official portrait during Trump's presidency, unlike Obama, who invited George W. Bush and his wife Laura to the unveiling of his own portrait.
White House Tradition
It is White House tradition to display portraits of current and former presidents in the foyer. Trump's photograph was installed without prior notice. This situation will be recorded as a significant shift in American history, as Trump has, at this time, secured placement not only as a former president but also as a current president in photographic representation.
