Staff Reports
President Donald Trump has made an unmistakable statement about his dedication to American history by prominently displaying a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office. Shared on social media, the images revealed this momentous document strategically positioned close to the Resolute desk, making it clear that patriotism is right at home in the White House.
In typical Trump fashion, one of the images shows him lifting heavy dark blue curtains to unveil the Declaration. This alone raises the stakes for the current administration since it signifies more than mere decor; it represents an allegiance to the founding principles of the nation. As if sensing that the left would prefer to scrub history from existence, Trump is unapologetically showcasing the ideals upon which America was built.
Karoline Leavitt, the press secretary, confirmed that the National Archives delivered the Declaration at Trump’s request and emphasized its safe display and preservation in the Oval Office. This is perhaps a subtle jab at the left’s ongoing efforts to minimize historical documents and the values they embody. Rather than allowing the original, faded version at the Archives to languish in obscurity, Trump has opted for a pristine, legible replica that is sure to inspire awe and respect for America’s founding documents.
President Donald Trump has hung a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office, according to images he shared on social media. https://t.co/STkPEX3p7z
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) March 18, 2025
While the exact origins and timing of this new addition remain shrouded in mystery, the initiative seems to echo a larger theme of Trump’s presidency. His administration has a history of bringing American pride back to official spaces, as seen in other recent decor changes. Along with the Declaration, Trump has adorned the Oval Office with portraits of American heroes like Andrew Jackson and George Washington, not to mention a bust of Winston Churchill. And of course, no Trump renovation would be complete without the ultimate luxury—his personal Diet Coke ordering button, a symbol of spoiling the Commander-in-Chief while still maintaining a sense of Americana.
In a world where some would like to see the nation’s history rewritten, Trump’s display of the Declaration of Independence serves as a bold reminder of the principles that founded the United States. With each element of decor, from historical portraits to the Declaration itself, Trump is crafting an environment that celebrates freedom, individual rights, and the tenets that have carried this country through storms and successes alike. It is abundantly clear that the Oval Office under Trump is more than just a workspace; it is a shrine to American liberty.
