Trump Renovates Lincoln Bedroom Bathroom, Expands White House with New Ballroom

U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a renovation of the Lincoln Bedroom’s bathroom, continuing his series of high-profile changes to the White House’s historic interiors. Trump shared the remodel on social media, showcasing a transformation from the original art deco green tile design—installed during the Truman era in the 1950s—to a new black-and-white polished Statuary marble style. According to Trump, the update was made to better reflect the period of Abraham Lincoln, suggesting the marble “could be the same as originally used.”

Since taking office, Trump has undertaken several controversial aesthetic and structural modifications to the presidential residence. Among these, the East Wing was recently demolished to make way for a 90,000-square-foot ballroom—an action criticized for bypassing standard preservation reviews. The White House stated that plans would be submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission, chaired by Trump’s staff secretary, for formal consideration.

Trump’s bold design choices, including gilded décor in the Oval Office, marble paving over the Rose Garden’s traditional lawn, and the addition of massive American flags on the lawns, have drawn both attention and criticism. Preservationists argue these changes compromise the building’s historical integrity, while supporters view them as an extension of Trump’s signature real estate style seen at Mar-a-Lago.

The Lincoln Bathroom, originally updated during Harry Truman’s reconstruction, was previously untouched during George W. Bush’s renovation of the Lincoln Bedroom, which served as Lincoln’s working office. Trump’s remodel marks the first major alteration to the space in decades, symbolizing his ongoing effort to leave a lasting personal mark on the nation’s most historic residence.