Trump hangs a copy of Declaration of Independence in Oval office 

The Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/OrGKH5rtro

— President Donald J. Trump (@POTUS) March 17, 2025

It is unclear when the document was installed or where this particular copy came from. However, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement, “The National Archives delivered the Declaration of Independence to the White House at the President’s request. It is displayed in the Oval Office where it will be carefully protected and preserved.”

The original Declaration of Independence is kept at the National Archives and is heavily faded. The version in the Oval Office appears to have clearly legible text, as seen in the images posted online. Neither the White House nor the National Archives responded to inquiries about the specific version of the document on display.

Trump’s post on social media simply read, “The Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office.”

The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump has made several other decorative changes to the Oval Office. These include a painting of Andrew Jackson, a portrait of George Washington above the fireplace, and a bust of Winston Churchill. Additionally, he has installed a button on his desk that, when pressed, orders a Diet Coke.