Trump Relocates Obama and Bush Presidential Portraits to Hidden White House Stairwell

Reports reveal that Donald Trump has moved the official White House portraits of Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and George H. W. Bush to a secluded stairwell near the Grand Staircase—a spot rarely seen by the public. 

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The move breaks long-standing tradition of prominently displaying recent presidents’ portraits. It follows an April 2025 reshuffle when Obama’s portrait in the Grand Foyer was replaced with a painting of Trump raising his fist after the 2024 assassination attempt.

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Bush’s portrait was first placed beside his father’s before all three were relocated to the restricted area, greatly limiting their visibility to visitors.