White House rehangs Clinton, Bush portraits moved under Trump
White House officials have apparently rehung portraits of former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill ClintonWilliam (Bill) Jefferson ClintonIt’s time to fix an important religious freedom law Senators introduce bill creating technology partnerships to compete with China Edie Falco to play Hillary Clinton in Clinton impeachment series MORE in a prominent location after former President TrumpDonald TrumpTrump vows ‘No more money for RINOS,’ instead encouraging donations to his PAC Federal judge rules ‘QAnon shaman’ too dangerous to be released from jail Pelosi says Capitol riot was one of the most difficult moments of her career MORE‘s staff broke tradition by moving them away from areas typically used by guests.
CNN reported Monday that a White House official said the two portraits were returned to the Grand Foyer of the Executive Mansion; previously, Trump White House officials had placed them in the Old Family Dining Room, a smaller, less-visited area.
The change reportedly occurred within hours of President BidenJoe BidenCNN: Bidens’ dogs removed from the White House Federal judge rules ‘QAnon shaman’ too dangerous to be released from jail Pelosi says Capitol riot was one of the most difficult moments of her career MORE taking office.
ADVERTISEMENT
“The portraits were returned to their traditional locations in the Cross Hall on Inauguration Day by the Office of the Curator,” a spokesperson told the Daily Mail.
Traditional protocol dictates that portraits of more recent presidents — as well as those with prominent places in U.S. history — be placed in areas where guests frequent.
Bush and Clinton are the two most recent presidents to see their portraits hung in the White House; former President Obama’s White House portrait has yet to be unveiled.
Read More: White House rehangs Clinton, Bush portraits moved under Trump