Gold adornments in the Oval Office have drawn comparisons between President Trump and the flamboyant pianist Liberace, as a new wave of shiny accents has raised questions about aesthetic choices.
The Oval Office, a symbol of American presidency, has been the centre of controversy lately. President Donald Trump's latest decoration choices have led to comparisons with the flamboyant pianist Liberace, known for his excessive bling and love of all things gold.
Trump's decision to add gold trim to the Oval Office has been met with criticism, with some describing it as a "total disgrace" and "pathetic priorities." The addition of gold elements to the Oval Office is not a recent development, with numerous gold additions made since Trump took office, culminating in the last gold trimming in February 2019.
The ABC show This Week shared a video showing an almost monthly breakdown of the additions to the Oval Office, highlighting the gradual transformation into a gold palace. Critics argue that the decorations resemble something out of Saddam Hussein's playbook, while others have described the office as a tacky gold palace.
One individual went as far as saying, "Donald Trump has ruined the Oval Office with his tacky gold palace." Another criticised Trump's taste, stating, "Donald Trump has desecrated the Oval Office with his ugly taste."
The controversy doesn't end with the Oval Office. Trump's decision to pave over the Rose Garden has also led to outrage. The Rose Garden, a symbol of American tradition and history, is being transformed, adding to the growing concerns about Trump's decorating choices.
The decoration of the Oval Office comes at a cost, with resources being diverted from other important areas. Critics point out that while Trump is spending on the Oval Office, funds for Medicaid, veterans' benefits, and education are being cut.
The Oval Office decorations are estimated to be completed in approximately 3 years. As the transformation continues, the debate over Trump's decorating choices and their implications for American tradition and values rages on.
In a recent twist, an edited picture depicting Trump as Liberace and Vice-President JD Vance as Liberace's former lover Scott Thorson was posted on X/Twitter, further fuelling the controversy surrounding Trump's decorating choices.
As the controversy continues, it remains to be seen how the gold-adorned Oval Office and the Rose Garden will be received by the American public and the world.
