Trump Reportedly Brings Mar-A-Lago Style To Oval Office With Gilded Makeover: White House 'Doesn't Belong To Any One President,' Says Expert

President Donald Trump is reportedly transforming the White House with gold accents reminiscent of his Florida club Mar-a-Lago, bringing his signature style to the historic residence less than three months into his second term.

What Happened: The Government Publishing Office received an unusual request from the White House last month, as Trump reportedly asked for his portrait and that of Vice President JD Vance to be printed with a shimmering golden border. The design required metallic gold ink and a specialized printer, causing production delays, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing a government document.

To assist with the makeover, Trump brought in John Icart, a cabinetmaker from South Florida who has worked on projects at Mar-a-Lago, the report added. Icart added custom-made gold finishes to the Oval Office, including gilded carvings for the fireplace mantel and the molding.

Trump’s love for gold is well-known. His apartment on the top three floors of Trump Tower in New York is draped in gold.

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Why It Matters: “People have tried to come up with a gold paint that would look like gold, and they have never been able to do it. You've never been able to match gold with gold paint," Trump told Fox News during an interview in March.

Presidents have for decades put their own personal touches on the White House, according to Kate Andersen Brower, who has written books about the White House. "The White House is the People's House after all, it doesn't belong to any one President." The White House curator was consulted on the redecorations, an administration official said.

Trump’s wealth, derived from a diverse set of properties including hotels, golf clubs, and commercial as well as residential real estate, is estimated at $1.9 billion, according to a recent estimate by Forbes.

His most significant asset, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. DJT, is valued at $2.9 billion, accounting for more than half of his net worth.

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