President Donald Trump has seemingly embraced a design philosophy that there is no such thing as too much gold. On Friday morning, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, who serves as Trump's longtime social media advisor, posted a new video showcasing the Oval Office.
A Glimpse of the New Addition
Set to the tune of "Fly Like an Eagle" by the Steve Miller Band, Scavino's video teased a fresh installation. The camera panned over a coffee table adorned with the presidential seal, past a model of Trump's envisioned Air Force One, and across the historic Resolute Desk before settling on a large golden eagle statue.
This imposing bird will now be visible over the President's shoulder whenever he is seated at his desk. The eagle appears to be clutching a gilded replica of the U.S. Constitution, with the words "we the people" faintly discernible.
Scavino's caption for the post was simply "good morning," accompanied by emojis of an American flag, an eagle, and a rocketship.
A History of Golden Accents
Since his return to the White House in January 2025, President Trump—a former real estate developer—has been incorporating golden details throughout the premises. The Oval Office itself is now extensively decorated with golden ornamentation.
Some critics have previously suggested that these gold decals were sourced from retailers like Home Depot. During a November tour of the Oval Office with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, Trump firmly refuted these claims.
"You know the one thing with gold? You can't imitate gold, real gold. There's no paint that imitates gold," Trump stated. "So these aren't, like, from Home Depot." He added emphatically, "No, this is not Home Depot stuff. This is not Home Depot."
Expanding the Golden Touch
The President has also extended his golden aesthetic to the exterior of the Oval Office, creating what he calls the "Presidential Walk of Fame." This features gold portraits of past presidents—including an autopen representing former President Joe Biden—alongside other gold embellishments.
Currently, a project is underway to replace the taupe pavers beneath this walkway with black granite, aiming to better complement the gold-and-white color scheme.
The Grand Ballroom Project
Perhaps the most ambitious element of Trump's vision is a future ballroom on the White House grounds, which he intends to be the most ornate structure there. Interior designs for the ballroom depict gold chandeliers, gold trim, gold floor lights, gold chairs, gold plates, and gold candlesticks.
However, this project continues to encounter legal obstacles. Last week, a federal judge requested a halt to construction as a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation proceeds through the courts.
Simultaneously, the National Capital Planning Commission—an oversight board that Trump has populated with allies—approved the project to move forward last week, setting the stage for ongoing legal and regulatory battles.
