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The White House appears to have replaced former Obama's portrait with a photo of Donald Trump raising his fist after surviving an assassination attempt

Updated on: Apr 12, 2025, 01:42:21 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The White House appears to have replaced former President Barack Obama's portrait with a photograph of President Donald Trump raising his fist after surviving an assassination attempt in July 2024. Several videos of the new painting surfaced on social media, with independent reporters verifying the swap.

The White House has replaced Obama's portrait with Trump's iconic fist pump photo (X/EndWokeness)

The Obama portrait, painted by Robert McCurdy, was presented to the former president by Joe Biden during his first visit to the White House since leaving the White House.

“When future generations walk these halls and look up at these portraits, I hope they get a better, honest sense of who Michelle and I were. And I hope they leave with a deeper understanding that if we could make it here, maybe they can too. They can do remarkable things, too,” Barack Obama had said then.

However, the portrait appears to be missing from its spot. Democratic National Committee’s Platform Committee member Chris Jackson posted a video on X, saying Trump has broken protocol by replacing the Obama portrait. Instead, a painting from after the Republican's assassination attempt hangs there.

“I have independently confirmed that President Obama’s portrait has indeed been replaced by this portrait of President Trump in the aftermath of the assassination attempt against him,” HuffPost's Yashar Ali wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

The White House’s official social media account posted an image of the Trump painting. CNN reported that the authenticity of the photo has been confirmed by two officials. The Obama portrait was moved across the Grand Foyer in place of a President George W. Bush portrait, the report added. Bush's portrait has been moved to a nearby staircase.

Trump's iconic fist pump

After a gunshot was fired at Trump during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania last year, the then-Republican candidate was photographed raising his right fist with blood splattered across his face.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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