A single image comparing two U.S. presidents’ Oval Offices is making waves online. American photographer Mayra has posted a split-screen photo showing the White House under President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
The Top Half shows Biden seated with a guest in a pared-down Oval Office: cream walls, white fireplace mantel, green foliage above, and understated armchairs.
The Bottom Half features Trump with a guest in a dramatically different setting: gilded fireplace trim, ornate golden decorations, eagle motifs, and bright yellow chairs—every inch radiating opulence.
Alongside the photo came the viral question- “What has happened to the White House? It looks like a cheap gold plated toilet.”
The stark comparison between the two images took the internet by storm with 2.4 million views and 5,000 comments.
From there, the roast session began. A user predicted, “Just wait. He’s building a ballroom. Next, he’ll have roulette wheels and slot machines at the WH.”
Then came the eagle-eyed observations. A user asked, “Are those busts of himself behind the chairs?!”
While some took aim at style, others questioned legacy. A user remarked,“He earns nothing so he’ll stain his name on American history.”.
A user wondered whether Ren Faire king decorated the room and stated Trump may have melted the 2025 Club FIFA trophy and used all the gold.
“Mar a Lago in the making”, claimed an X user to which Myra commented, ‘Mar-a-Lago 2.0’
A user posted an image claiming it reminds him of Putin’s palace.
While the joke is about décor, the conversation online quickly shifted to symbolism — with some seeing Biden’s muted palette as reflecting stability and others viewing Trump’s gold flourishes as emblematic of boldness, branding, and showmanship.