The president of the Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, installed plaques with party descriptions below the portraits of former presidents in the gallery known as Calçada of the The action took place on December 17, 2025 and included critical texts, especially against Democrats like Joe Biden and Barack Obama. Casa Branca spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt defended the plaques as eloquent descriptions of legacies, stating that many were written by Trump himself.
The gallery, opened in September 2025, displays portraits of all former presidents in golden frames, but the space in Biden is occupied by an image of an automatic pen, in reference to allegations of excessive use of the device during his term. The signs adopt a similar tone to Trump’s social media posts, with random capitalizations and direct criticism. Essa initiative is part of a series of decorative changes to the official residence, which include greater use of golden elements.
The descriptions vary depending on Trump’s political affinity with each predecessor. Presidentes Republicans receive milder praise, while Democrats receive harsh criticism. The measure reinforces the president’s personal style in remodeling Casa Branca.
Details of the descriptions on the plates
The plaques include specific phrases about the most recent past presidents. Joe Biden is called “Sleepy Joe” and described as the worst president in the history of the Estados Unidos. The texts accuse his government of bringing unprecedented disasters to the country and repeat allegations about the 2020 election.
Barack Obama appears as one of the most divisive political figures in American history. The board criticizes international agreements signed during its mandate, such as the nuclear agreement with Irã and the climate agreement with Paris. Outros Democrats, like Bill Clinton, have mentions of personal events and his wife’s defeat in the 2016 election.
- “Sleepy Joe Biden was, by far, the worst president in American history.”
- Obama promoted the “highly ineffective Affordable Care Act.”
- Clinton saw his wife lose the presidency to Trump.
- Reagan was a fan of a young Donald Trump.
Creation of Calçada from Fama Presidencial
Trump conceived of the gallery as a tribute to previous presidents, good and bad. The initial installation took place in September, with portraits in chronological order along the colonnade that connects Ala Oeste to the residence. The addition of the signs in December transformed the space into a more personal and partisan narrative.
Casa Branca highlighted that the president directly participated in the writing of several texts. Essa approach contrasts with previous traditions, which maintained neutral descriptions in official exhibitions. The gallery includes two plaques for Trump, one for each term, praising his achievements.
Main criticisms on signs of Democrats
Biden receives the most intense criticism on the signs dedicated to him. The texts accuse him of severe mental decline and of being controlled by radical advisors. Há mentions high inflation and immigration policies during his government.
Obama has been portrayed as divisive since the beginning of his career. The sign emphasizes its full name, including Hussein, and criticizes domestic and foreign initiatives. Clinton has his plaque highlighting personal scandals and economic success attributed partly to Republicans in Congresso.
These descriptions include exaggerations and claims not based on historical consensus. The initiative reflects the tone used by Trump in public communications throughout his political career.
- Criticism of Obama’s economic and foreign policies.
- Accusations of election fraud related to Biden.
- Mentions of political defeats by family members of former presidents.
Praise for Republicans in descriptions
Republican presidents like Ronald Reagan receive more positive treatment. Reagan is called Grande Comunicador and praised for his landslide re-election. The plaque mentions that he was an admirer of Trump since he was young.
George W. Bush has criticism for wars in Afeganistão and Iraque, but praise for the creation of Departamento from Outros, like Gerald Ford, are applauded for controversial decisions viewed positively by Trump. Richard Nixon mentions the Watergate scandal, but in a factual tone.
These variations show a narrative aligned with Trump’s vision of presidential history. The current president’s own plaques extol electoral victories and economic achievements.
Decorative changes to Casa Branca
The addition of the plates is part of a broader remodeling of Casa Branca promoted by Trump. Elementos gilts were enlarged in several areas, reminiscent of the president’s personal properties. Parte of Ala Leste was demolished to build a ballroom.
The Jardim of the Rosas gained a stone patio instead of the traditional grass. Essas changes personalize the Executivo headquarters in the image of Trump. Calçada by Fama Presidencial serves as a visible extension of this approach into the public space of the residence.
The gallery is in an area accessible to visitors and employees. Permanent signs pin up a partisan version of recent U.S. history on official installations.
Initial repercussions of the installation
The installation of the signs was noticed by journalists on December 17th. Assessores of affected former presidents did not immediately comment on the descriptions. The measure reinforces political divisions in a symbolic space of national unity.
Trump maintains a tradition of using Casa Branca for personal messages. Anteriormente, the official website received updates with similar criticism of Democrats. The action takes place amid other focuses of the president’s second term.
Calçada by Fama Presidencial now combines historical homage with current political commentary. The plaques remain exposed on the external colonnade.
Legacy of plaques in the presidential gallery
Trump’s own descriptions highlight his re-election in 2025 as a landslide victory. Textos anticipate future achievements, with phrases like “the best is yet to come”. Duas separate plates cover their non-consecutive terms.
Other historical presidents receive neutral or positive mentions depending on alignment. The gallery as a whole reflects a selective view of the American presidency. Essa initiative marks the second term of Trump with unique customizations at Casa Branca.
The installation consolidates the president’s communicative style in a permanent format. The plaques serve as the official narrative inside the executive residence.
- Praise for Trump’s electoral and economic victories.
- Mild criticism of non-aligned Republicans.
- Emphasis on personal legacies over historical consensus.
- Integration with other decorative renovations in progress.
