— Michelle L. Price (@michellelprice) April 7, 2025
One social media user described the new look as “Russian oligarch decor 101.” Another said, “Liberace would even ask him to tone it down.”
Russian oligarch decor 101
— Luis A. Vegas Vicentini (@lavvspan) April 8, 2025
Liberace would even ask him to tone it down
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Singer Aubrey O’Day, who visited Trump’s gold-covered Trump Tower apartment in 2018, didn’t hold back: “You walk in, your eyes hurt. It’s a lot.”
Some say the gold shows strength. One user on X wrote, “This is what conveys power to the leaders of other countries. America has projected an image of weakness for too long. This is what I voted for.”
Others disagreed. “Looks like the crap be built in Atlantic City,” wrote Fred Sternburg. Another said the room looks like “a Russian oligarch’s office.”
Looks like the crap be built in Atlantic City
— Fred Sternburg (@TooFred) April 7, 2025
The style is called Russian Oligarch
— Shan Huangfu (@Euphemasia) April 7, 2025
Some people said Trump is trashy and the Oval Office looks tacky.
all that gold is tacky
— El Tigre ⚓️ (@EltigreEsq) April 8, 2025
He’s so trashy!
— Dark Mode (@scottiev) April 8, 2025
The New York Times once explained that Trump’s style is based on “Louis XIV meets Las Vegas.” It’s all about showing wealth and power through shine, sparkle, and luxury. Interior design experts say this is called “maximalism,” which uses a lot of decoration, bold colors, and flashy designs. It’s the opposite of “minimalism,” which uses soft colors and open space, like Biden’s room.
So, what does all this mean? Why does it matter how the Oval Office looks?
Because the Oval Office isn’t just a room. It’s a symbol. It’s where world leaders sit for serious conversations. Where big decisions are made, how they look tells the world something about who we are—or at least who we’re trying to be.
Biden’s version was soft, grounded in history, and calm. Trump’s version is bold, loud, and unapologetically luxurious. One whispers experience, while the other shouts strength. This is not just a style choice; it’s a personality on display.
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