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Trump’s new Oval Office: Inside the most exclusive workspace in the world as president brings back the Diet Coke button

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The iconic Oval Office has once again become a setting for history as President Donald Trump begins his second term with a dramatic renovation of the world's most exclusive workspace.

The iconic Oval Office has once again become a setting for history as President Donald Trump begins his second term with a dramatic renovation of the world’s most exclusive workspace.

From meticulously selected portraits to the infamous Diet Coke button, every detail of the office reflects Trump’s penchant for symbolism, power and spectacle.

In a feat of logistical choreography, the Oval Office underwent its renovation in just a few hours, coinciding with the transfer of power.

At 10:58 a.m. on Inauguration Day, President Joe Biden’s preferred blue carpet was replaced with a neutral one used during Trump’s first term.

Even the Resolute Desk, a steadfast centerpiece since 1880, had to be partially dismantled to accommodate the exchange.

Trump aides revealed the renovated space for The Wall Street Journal around 3:30 p.m., giving Americans their first glimpse of the bold changes.

As Trump himself noted during an appearance in Washington: “Wars begin and end there. It all begins and ends in the Oval Office.

Carefully selected artifacts from the Oval Office tell a story of Trump’s admiration for transformative leaders.

The iconic Oval Office has once again become a setting for history as President Donald Trump begins his second term with a dramatic renovation of the world’s most exclusive workspace.

President Donald Trump is back behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC.

President Donald Trump is back behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC.

No detail of the Oval Office transformation has captured the public's imagination as much as the return of Trump's 'Diet Coke button,' this time on the other side of the desk.

No detail of the Oval Office transformation has captured the public’s imagination as much as the return of Trump’s ‘Diet Coke button,’ this time on the other side of the desk.

As in 2017, a portrait of George Washington hangs above the fireplace. He is flanked by the nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, and the nation’s third president, Thomas Jefferson.

A portrait of Andrew Jackson hangs prominently, a president for whom Trump is said to be especially fond after he rode a populist wave and reshaped his party.

Unlike the version displayed during Trump’s first term, which was on loan from the US Naval Academy, this portrait comes directly from the White House art collection.

Below is ‘The Bronco Buster’ by Frederic Remington, a sculpture symbolizing steadfast determination, which also graced Trump’s office during his first term.

Trump also restored the bust of Winston Churchill to its original position near the fireplace, a choice that subtly underscores his affinity for strong leadership. Biden had removed the bust from office in 2021, just like Barack Obama.

There remains a bust of Martin Luther King Jr. that both Biden and Trump displayed in the Oval Office.

Meanwhile, Biden’s additions, such as a bust of labor leader César Chávez and a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt, have now been removed.

However, one artifact remains from the Biden era: the portrait of Benjamin Franklin.

The golden curtains that Trump installed during his first term, and that Biden also maintained, remain

The golden curtains that Trump installed during his first term, and that Biden also maintained, remain

A painting of former President Andrew Jackson hangs in the Oval Office. Below is 'The Bronco Buster' by Frederic Remington, a sculpture symbolizing steadfast determination, which also graced Trump's office during his first term.

A painting of former President Andrew Jackson hangs in the Oval Office. Below is ‘The Bronco Buster’ by Frederic Remington, a sculpture symbolizing steadfast determination, which also graced Trump’s office during his first term.

A view of the Oval Office bookshelves as President Donald Trump returns

A view of the Oval Office bookshelves as President Donald Trump returns

Civil Rights Leaders: Martin Luther Kings Stands on the Other Side of Churchill's Fire.

There remains a bust of Martin Luther King Jr. that both Biden and Trump displayed in the Oval Office. King sits across the fireplace from Churchill

A staff member holds executive orders while standing in front of the portrait of Abraham Lincoln.

A staff member holds executive orders while standing in front of the portrait of Abraham Lincoln.

Some of President Donald Trump's family photos are on display, including photos of his immigrant mother, Mary.

Some of President Donald Trump’s family photos are on display, including photos of his immigrant mother, Mary.

The Resolute Desk, a steadfast centerpiece since 1880, had to be partially dismantled to accommodate the Monday morning carpet change.

The Resolute Desk, a steadfast centerpiece since 1880, had to be partially dismantled to accommodate the Monday morning carpet change.

The painting, originally added to symbolize Biden’s focus on science, continues to tie into Trump’s vision of continuity and legacy.

No detail of the Oval Office transformation has captured the public’s imagination as much as the return of Trump’s ‘Diet Coke button.’

Located on the Resolute desk, the button was widely used during Trump’s first term to summon a valet with your drink of choice.

His reappearance is a reminder of Trump’s unorthodox approach to the presidency.

The famous desk itself is made from white oak and mahogany wood from the HMS Resolute, a British navy ship that was used to explore the Arctic.

The gold curtains that Trump wore during his first term remained under Biden, and they still do for Trump 2.0.

The Oval Office’s refreshed look underscores its dual role as a personal workspace and global symbol of American power, whether hosting foreign dignitaries, addressing the nation or making critical decisions.

A portrait of the first president of the United States, George Washington, hangs prominently above the fireplace in the Oval Office.

A portrait of the first president of the United States, George Washington, hangs prominently above the fireplace in the Oval Office.

In a feat of logistical choreography, the Oval Office was renovated in just a few hours, coinciding with the transfer of power from Joe Biden to Donald Trump.

In a feat of logistical choreography, the Oval Office was renovated in just a few hours, coinciding with the transfer of power from Joe Biden to Donald Trump.

Trump loves Diet Coke and drinks several glasses a day. On top of a cup of delicious soda on his desk in December 2018.

Trump loves Diet Coke and drinks several glasses a day. On top of a cup of delicious soda on his desk in December 2018.

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino look on as President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office.

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino look on as President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office.

Trump also restored the bust of Winston Churchill to its original position near the fireplace that was removed during the Obama and Biden presidencies. Trump appears in the photo in 2017

Trump also restored the bust of Winston Churchill to its original position near the fireplace that was removed during the Obama and Biden presidencies. Trump appears in the photo in 2017

Flanked by five military flags representing each branch of service, the room’s decor echoes themes of strength and unity. They had been removed during Biden’s term.

Silver eagle figures now adorn the mantelpiece and their gleaming presence reinforces the grandeur of the office.

Trump’s family photos, including formal portraits of his oldest children and a touching image of his wife Melania holding their baby son Barron, offer a glimpse into the president’s personal side.

Like his predecessors, Trump’s decorating choices speak volumes about his administration’s values ​​and aspirations.

While President Obama favored striped wallpaper and a plate of apples, Trump’s version of the Oval Office emphasizes boldness and tradition.

In 2018, the Diet Coke button was on the other side of his desk.

In 2018, the Diet Coke button was on the other side of his desk.

Trump, a known soda fan, reportedly drank up to 12 cans of Diet Coke a day during his first term as commander in chief.

Trump, a known soda fan, reportedly drank up to 12 cans of Diet Coke a day during his first term as commander in chief.

The controversial bust of Winston Churchill (above circled in red) was returned to the Oval Office by Donald Trump after Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Pictured here in September 2019.

The controversial bust of Winston Churchill (above circled in red) was returned to the Oval Office by Donald Trump after Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Pictured here in September 2019.

Joe Biden's Oval Office on the day he became president in January 2021

Joe Biden’s Oval Office on the day he became president in January 2021

The furniture in Donald Trump's Oval Office, similar to the current one

The furniture in Donald Trump’s Oval Office, similar to the current one

Workers carry bags from the White House that say

Workers carry “Unsorted Only” bags and paintings out of White House as Biden prepares to leave

A moving truck is seen outside the West Wing of the White House.

A moving truck is seen outside the West Wing of the White House.

The striped wallpaper was replaced early in Trump’s first term with a white patterned wall covering that he selected himself, and remains a fixture in his second term.

The redecoration of the Oval Office is more than an aesthetic exercise; It is a declaration of identity.

‘We love the Oval Office,’ Trump said Monday during his appearance at the Capital One Arena in downtown DC. ‘Wars begin and end there. It all begins and ends in the Oval Office.

For Trump, it means displaying a combination of historical reverence and personal style that reflects his approach to governance.

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