President Donald Trump has publicly commented on the condition and decor of the Oval Office since taking office in January 2025. Trump described the Oval Office as "dirty" upon his arrival and noted that he had to replace the chair and renovate the desk. He emphasized the cost and quality of the gold used in the office's decoration, stating that the gold is expensive and that "there is nothing like solid gold." Critics have compared the Oval Office's appearance under previous administrations, with some describing former President Barack Obama's Oval Office as unattractive. Additionally, some observers have claimed that the gold in Trump's Oval Office is actually fake gold paint made in China. Trump has defended the aesthetic changes, asserting that the office "needed" the gold enhancements.