President Donald Trump showcased his shimmering Oval Office makeover during an awkward tour.
Trump, 79, has made much of his gold-heavy rejig of presidential HQ, and invited venture capitalists Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, and David Friedberg from the All-In Podcast to admire the results earlier this month.
Trump told the podcasters that kings, queens, and business leaders enter the room and “want time to digest it.”
The president pointed out the gaudy accents that certainly take time to digest. His tweaks include gold-plated moldings and designs on the room’s doors, bookcases, and above its fireplace.
Despite his claims that everything is “very expensive” 24-carat gold, Trump has faced accusations that a gold-accented applique seen on the fireplace could be