Trump Redesigns Lincoln Bathroom Amid White House Renovations

Sun Nov 02 2025 22:55:56 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

President Donald Trump has completed a renovation of the bathroom in the Lincoln Bedroom, replacing outdated decor with luxurious marble and gold fixtures, while facing criticism from conservation groups and political opponents.

In a controversial move, President Trump has remodeled the Lincoln Bathroom in the White House, replacing its 1940s decor with a modern black and white marble aesthetic, which he claims is more befitting of Abraham Lincoln's era. The renovation has drawn both support and criticism, with concerns raised about the implications of his ongoing changes to the historic residence. Trump insists that the renovations are privately funded, sparking further debate about their impact on the classic style of the White House.

US President Donald Trump has unveiled renovations to the bathroom in the Lincoln Bedroom, as his remodelling of the White House continues.

Trump shared photos of the new bathroom on social media, saying it had been renovated in the 1940s in an art deco green tile style, which was totally inappropriate for the Lincoln Era.

He claimed the new black and white marble is very appropriate for the time of Abraham Lincoln and, in fact, could be the marble that was originally there!.

This renovation is the latest change Trump has made to the White House this year. In October, the East Wing was demolished to make way for a new multi-million dollar ballroom.

The bathroom is a part of Abraham Lincoln's office and cabinet room, which former President Harry Truman renovated in the late 1940s. The wallpaper of Lincoln's office and bedroom was once coloured in green and gold, according to the White House Historical Association.

Now, featuring gold fixtures and accents for the sink, bathtub faucet, and shower door, as well as a chandelier, the bathroom has undergone a significant transformation. The White House confirmed the renovation was privately funded at no cost to taxpayers.

Trump's alterations have attracted criticism from conservation groups and political opponents, who argue that he should have pursued public review before making such changes. Conservationists claim that these renovations overwhelm the classical style of the White House.

In response to critiques, the White House defended Trump's vision, labeling his efforts as a bold, necessary addition. Other notable changes include paving over the Rose Garden with stone and adding gold accents throughout the Oval Office.

Following the latest renovation, Democrats have criticized Trump for focusing on cosmetic changes instead of addressing pressing governmental issues, including an ongoing shutdown. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer remarked on social media, Donald Trump actually cares more about his toilet than he does about fixing your healthcare.

Former President Barack Obama echoed this sentiment, pointing out that Trump's focus appeared to lean more on aesthetic enhancements of the White House rather than resolving pressing issues affecting citizens.