Donald Trump is making significant changes to the White House. He wants it to resemble his Florida club, Mar-a-Lago, even more. People who know Trump say he was never happy with how some rooms looked in the White House.
Trump came back to the White House in January 2025. Right away, he began making changes. People close to Trump say he loves Mar-a-Lago and wants the White House to feel the same way.
“Donald was never happy with some White House rooms,” says someone who visits Mar-a-Lago often. “He feels best in Palm Beach and wants Washington to look like that, too.”
The most significant change happened in the Rose Garden. This garden has been important for many years. Presidents have made speeches there. Now, Trump has removed the grass and replaced it with stone. He also added yellow and white umbrellas that resemble the ones at Mar-a-Lago.
Trump is also building a huge ballroom on top of part of the White House. It will be 90,000 square feet – that’s really big! The ballroom will have lots of gold decorations, just like Mar-a-Lago. Trump even brought his favourite worker from Florida to add gold details all over the White House.
New Pictures, New Look
Trump is also changing the art in the White House. He moved pictures of old presidents and first ladies to different places. Instead, he displayed large paintings of himself. Many people think this is wrong because the White House should showcase America’s history, not just that of one person.
Trump doesn’t like simple things. He even dislikes Camp David, where presidents usually go to relax. He thinks it’s too plain and boring.
Why Trump Wants These Changes
Mar-a-Lago is very special to Trump. It’s not just his home – it shows who he is—everything there is fancy and covered in gold. Trump chose every detail himself and loves it when people say it looks incredible.
“Donald is very proud of how Mar-a-Lago looks,” says someone who visits there. “He made it look exactly how he wanted. Of course, he wants the White House to look the same way.”
All presidents change the appearance of the White House during their tenure. However, many people believe Trump’s changes are too drastic. They say the White House belongs to all Americans, not just one family.
The Rose Garden changes make people especially upset. That garden has been part of important moments with presidents like Kennedy and Obama. Now it resembles a hotel patio rather than a beautiful garden.
Trump’s Big Plan
For Trump, these changes are about more than just decorating. He wants to show his style and power. People who support Trump believe the changes demonstrate that he’s a strong leader who acts decisively.
However, others worry about what this means. They believe that turning the White House into a replica of Trump’s business sends the wrong message. They believe the White House should represent all Americans, not look like a private club.
What Happens Next
Trump continues to make changes to the White House. He wants it to look precisely like Mar-a-Lago. Some people love these changes and think they make the White House more beautiful. Other people dislike them and believe they tarnish the White House’s history.
One thing is clear: Trump is changing the White House to match his preferences. Whether people think this is good or bad, everyone agrees that the changes are significant. The White House will look very different when Trump is done with it.
Trump and Melania will continue to make changes as long as they live there. For them, the White House can only feel like home if it looks like Palm Beach.
