Biden Targeted as Trump Turns White House Portraits Into Political Weapons
There’s a new controversy unfolding inside the White House, and it’s not about policy or legislation this time. Instead, it’s about portraits, plaques, and how presidential history is being reshaped in real time. Under Donald Trump’s direction, the White House has quietly transformed a corridor near the West Wing into what is now being called a “Presidential Walk of Fame,” complete with portraits of former US presidents and newly installed plaques that spell out Trump’s personal judgments about each one.
What’s striking is that these plaques are not neutral or historical in tone. They read more like campaign messaging, or even social media posts, than official summaries of presidential legacies. And among all the former leaders featured, Joe Biden has clearly been singled out for the harshest treatment.
Biden’s portrait has been removed altogether and replaced with an image of an autopen, a move meant to reinforce long-standing Republican claims that aides often acted on his behalf. Beneath that image, a plaque labels Biden as “the worst president in American history” and repeats false claims about the 2020 election being corrupt. Other accusations are listed as well, touching on inflation, immigration, foreign policy setbacks, and Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race after a poor debate performance. All of this has been presented as if it were settled historical fact, rather than political opinion.
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Barack Obama is also sharply criticized, described as one of the most divisive figures in American politics, with his healthcare law mocked and his foreign policy dismissed. Bill Clinton’s achievements are downplayed, while a reminder of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 election loss to Trump is prominently included. Even George W. Bush, a fellow Republican, is criticized for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In sharp contrast, presidents admired by Trump receive glowing praise. Ronald Reagan is celebrated in almost personal terms, and Trump’s own presidency is portrayed as a historic era of unmatched success. White House officials have said many of these plaques were written directly by Trump himself and described them as “eloquent” summaries of presidential legacies.
Traditionally, the White House has been viewed as a symbol of national unity, above partisan scorekeeping. That expectation appears to have been set aside. The building itself has increasingly reflected Trump’s personal style, from gold-accented décor to now openly political historical displays.
Reaction has been mixed, even among Republicans. Some lawmakers have expressed discomfort, arguing that every president deserves basic respect, regardless of party. Others have brushed it off as harmless trolling. Still, the timing is notable. Trump’s approval ratings have dipped, economic concerns remain front and center, and major healthcare subsidies are nearing expiration.
Against that backdrop, the decision to publicly mock Joe Biden inside the White House feels less like history and more like an extension of an ongoing political fight—one that Trump appears determined to keep alive, even on the walls of America’s most famous building.
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