In a recent post on Truth Social, Donald Trump declared victory over congestion pricing in New York, heralding it as a personal triumph. His message was amplified by the White House's social media, depicted through an AI-generated image portraying him as a regal figure against the New York skyline. This act reflects Trump's penchant for vivid symbols of authority, evidenced not only in his social media presence but also in his extravagant plans for the Oval Office, which include lavish renovations and decor that echo his brand of literalism and grandeur.
During his first term, the painter who seemed most tuned in to Trump's aesthetic was Jon McNaughton, regarded as MAGA's "carnivalesque" artist by the art historian Jennifer A. Greenhill.
Trump's ostentatious renovation of the Oval Office, including gilded mirrors and marble accents, mirrors his fondness for visual symbols of wealth and power.
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