Trump’s new “Fight, fight, fight!” portrait goes viral after replacing Obama’s in White House

Presidential portraits in the White House are more than just art , they’re symbols of legacy, respect, and transitions of power with each change of the president. Traditionally, the recent (two) former Presidents are honored with their official paintings in the foyer of the White House, where history is 'quite literally' framed on the walls. So, when something in that lineup changes, people notice.
This time, it wasn’t just any change. The official portrait of former President Barack Obama (who held office from 2009-2017), that was unveiled in 2022 has been moved, and in its place now hangs a painting of former and current President Donald Trump, fist raised and bloodied in the moments after he survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania in July 2024.
The new portrait shows Trump’s iconic moment after being grazed by a bullet raising his bloodied fist and shouting “fight, fight, fight!”, and it now hangs where Obama’s had been. The image became a central symbol of Trump’s successful 2024 reelection campaign and has now found its way into the symbolic heart of the White House.
“I have independently confirmed that President Obama’s portrait has indeed been replaced by this portrait of President Trump in the aftermath of the assassination attempt against him,” journalist Yashar Ali confirmed on X.
Videos of the painting surfaced online first, where Chris Jackson, a Democratic National Committee Platform Committee member, shared the footage on social media and accused Trump of breaking long-standing protocol.

With Trump now serving non-consecutive terms, he uniquely holds the title of both a current and former President, a situation that complicates the standard rotation. However, swapping out a predecessor’s portrait for one’s own is still seen as a notable break from established protocol.
During his first term, Trump broke with tradition by not inviting the Obamas to the White House for their official portrait unveiling.
It wasn’t until Joe Biden (2021-2025) took office, that the Obamas were formally welcomed back for the ceremony. Now, with Trump back in the presidency, he appears to be following a similar pattern once again. The Obamas had also hosted George W Bush and his wife, Laura, at the White House for their portrait unveiling in 2012, during his term.

According to CNN, the Obama portrait hasn’t disappeared but has been moved across the Grand Foyer to a spot once held by George W. Bush’s portrait, which will now be relocated near that of his father, George H.W. Bush.
The Trump painting, created by artist Marc Lipp and donated by school safety advocate Andrew Pollack, was shared by the White House on X with the caption, “Some new artwork at the White House.”