US President Donald Trump has once again made headlines with a bold redesign at the White House, this time adding a Presidential Walk of Fame along its exterior. The new display features portraits of all previous presidents, but Trump’s choice of Joe Biden has raised eyebrows. Instead of Biden’s photo, the portrait shows an autopen signing his name, clearly mocking the president and continuing Trump’s usual digs at him.

A Biden spokesperson declined to comment on the portrait, maintaining the administration’s position of not engaging with Trump’s latest provocation. Earlier, Trump had indicated that representing Biden with an autopen on the Walk of Fame was intentional, reflecting his long-standing claim that the former president did not personally make all decisions at the end of his term.

Trump’s claim

Trump has previously suggested that the Biden administration might have forged the president’s signature using an autopen to take broad actions that he alleges Biden was unaware of. The Biden administration has firmly denied these allegations, emphasising that the president played an active role in governing throughout his term.

The Walk of Fame addition is part of a pattern of moves by Trump aimed at undermining his predecessors, a habit he displayed again recently at the United Nations General Assembly, in front of more than 100 world leaders. Trump continues to refuse to accept his 2020 election loss to Biden, making repeated, unproven claims of voter fraud.

This new display also fits into a series of design changes Trump has made at the White House since resuming office. Beyond the Walk of Fame, the president has introduced gold flourishes to the walls of the Oval Office, installed massive new flagpoles on both lawns, replaced the Rose Garden’s grass with patio stone, and begun constructing a grand new ballroom.

These changes, while controversial, reflect Trump’s interest in leaving a visible mark on the White House, blending personal style with political messaging. With the addition of the Walk of Fame, Trump has once again demonstrated that even the White House exterior can become a stage for political commentary, highlighting his continued focus on reshaping the legacy of both the building and the presidents who came before him.