President Donald Trump has unveiled a new “Presidential Walk of Fame” outside the White House, showcasing portraits of all U.S. presidents, except Joe Biden. Instead of Biden’s photo, Trump displayed an image of an autopen signing his name, mocking his predecessor and reigniting claims that Biden wasn’t making decisions during his final years in office.
Biden Snub Explained
The missing Biden portrait is the latest attempt by Trump to delegitimize the former president. Trump has long refused to acknowledge his 2020 defeat, still insisting without evidence that voter fraud was to blame. The autopen image, he claims, reflects how Biden’s presidency was “run by others.”
Autopen Controversy
Trump has repeatedly attacked Biden for using an autopen to sign documents, even though the practice has been used by past presidents. He questioned the authenticity of pardons and executive actions signed with the device. A Republican-led House committee is now investigating the Biden administration’s autopen use.
Trump’s UN Remarks
The unveiling comes just a day after Trump mocked Biden in front of more than 100 world leaders at the UN General Assembly. The latest snub aligns with his broader efforts to belittle his predecessor on the global stage.
White House Celebration
On Wednesday, White House staff pushed the project across social media, hailing the new display. Guests are expected to see it in person for the first time during a dinner hosted by Trump on the Rose Garden patio, adjacent to the West Wing Colonnade.
Design Changes Continue
The Walk of Fame joins a growing list of Trump-era renovations. The Oval Office has been re-gilded with gold flourishes, larger flagpoles now dominate the lawns, the Rose Garden’s grass has been replaced with patio stone, and construction is underway on a grand ballroom.
Political Symbolism
Trump’s decision to replace Biden’s portrait with an autopen image underscores his ongoing strategy of erasing or undermining Biden’s legacy. It also signals his intent to keep design choices as political statements within the White House.