Conservative commentator Glenn Beck made headlines today after joining former President Donald Trump at the White House for an unexpected visit that quickly caught public attention — not just for the meeting, but for what was hanging on the wall.
In a bold and characteristically Trumpian move, the former president unveiled a portrait of himself now installed between the official portraits of former First Ladies Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton.
The display, reportedly organized by Trump himself, has raised eyebrows and sparked conversation across social media. Critics and commentators alike have questioned the placement, which appears to blur the traditional lines of protocol and historical order typically followed in the White House portrait gallery.
“It’s a statement, no doubt,” one White House staffer noted anonymously. “Only President Trump would frame himself between two First Ladies — and make it the centerpiece.”
Beck, who once criticized Trump but has since become a vocal supporter, was seen touring the area with the former president and later posted a photo of the trio of portraits on social media, captioning it: “History, redefined.”
The portrait, described as a larger-than-life rendering of Trump in a confident, statesmanlike pose, has not yet been officially acknowledged or approved by the National Portrait Gallery — raising questions about whether it will remain on display or face removal in the future.
As with most things involving Trump, reactions have ranged from amusement and admiration to confusion and criticism. But one thing is clear: when it comes to legacy and symbolism, Donald Trump continues to play by his own rules.
