President Trump on Friday revealed the latest update in his series of White House renovations: a dazzling all-marble makeover of the historic Lincoln Bathroom. True to his signature style, the unveiling came with plenty of fanfare and glossy visuals.
Trump shared photos of the renovation on his Truth Social platform, highlighting his replacement of the “inappropriate” 1940s-era green tile design with “black and white polished Statuary marble,” complemented by gold fixtures.
“I renovated the Lincoln Bathroom in the White House,” Trump wrote, posting before-and-after images of the small but iconic space near the Lincoln Bedroom. “It was renovated in the 1940s in an art deco green tile style, which was totally inappropriate for the Lincoln Era.”
In another post, Trump emphasized the luxurious materials, writing, “I did it in black and white polished Statuary marble. This was very appropriate for the time of Abraham Lincoln and, in fact, could be the marble that was originally there!”
The makeover, featuring gilded mirrors and ornate trim, reflects Trump’s well-known taste for grandeur and marble. It comes amid controversy over his broader plans to demolish the East Wing of the White House to construct a 90,000-square-foot, $300 million ballroom, which he says will be funded entirely by private donors.
A recent ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll found that 56% of Americans oppose the East Wing project, including 45% who “strongly” oppose it. Only 28% support the ballroom, which Trump has described as “the most beautiful, most luxurious event space in Washington.”
Critics have labeled the ballroom project a vanity endeavor that disrespects White House history, while supporters argue it restores elegance to a building that has endured decades of wear and modernization.
Earlier this month, Trump criticized President Harry Truman’s postwar redesign of the Lincoln Bedroom and adjacent bathroom, calling the mid-century update “a style that is not good” and “art deco, which doesn’t go with 1850 and the Civil War era.” Truman’s renovation in 1945, undertaken after structural concerns, included a modern redesign of several rooms, including the Lincoln Bedroom, which was primarily outfitted in blue tones.
Trump’s fondness for lavish interiors is well-documented, from the gold-plated penthouse at Trump Tower to Versailles-style decor at Mar-a-Lago.
The White House did not respond to a request for comment from The Post.