Trump Reveals ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ — with Brutal Biden Snub on White House Colonnade

President Donald Trump has unveiled his latest symbolic renovation to the White House — a “Presidential Walk of Fame” lining the West Wing Colonnade, featuring portraits of every American president — except Joe Biden, who is represented by an autopen.

In a video posted by Trump aide Margo Martin, the newly installed gallery of gold-framed portraits begins with George Washington and ends with Trump’s own photo beside an image of the autopen device used to replicate Biden’s signature.

“The Presidential Walk of Fame has arrived on the West Wing Colonnade. Wait for it…” Martin teased in a social media post, as the camera slowly panned past the portraits and landed on the conspicuous jab at Biden.

The Presidential Walk of Fame has arrived on the West Wing Colonnade

Wait for it… ??? pic.twitter.com/ApWfdxfFQa

— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) September 24, 2025

The Colonnade, which links the Oval Office and West Wing to the White House residence and Rose Garden, now showcases the 45 presidents who have led the nation. But where Biden’s portrait would traditionally hang, Trump opted to display a symbolic stand-in, underscoring his persistent criticism of Biden’s cognitive state and reliance on staff.

The ‘Autopen President’

Trump’s decision to feature an autopen in place of Biden’s image has been in the works for weeks, according to aides. The move highlights a recurring theme in Trump’s post-2024 rhetoric — that Biden’s presidency was, in his words, “not actually run by Joe Biden.”

Biden has faced growing scrutiny over his use of the autopen, especially in relation to mass-clemency actions and executive orders. While legally binding, the device has sparked debate over whether the former president was actively reviewing critical documents or simply rubber-stamping decisions made by others.

Internal White House communications and Department of Justice memos from Biden’s final months revealed concern about his lack of engagement with specific policy actions, particularly involving mass pardons.

Trump has seized on that narrative to question the legitimacy of Biden’s role in key decisions, calling him “the first autopen president.”

A Bold Statement in Historic Halls

In a separate post, the official White House account shared a photo of Trump personally inspecting the gallery. The portraits now fill the freshly resurfaced white walls of the Colonnade, one of the most photographed and iconic stretches of the Executive Mansion.

This installation is part of a broader Trump-led restoration and remodeling effort that includes:

• A new presidential ballroom replacing the East Wing.

• Gold accents added to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room.

• Patio space replacing sod in the Rose Garden.

• Large flagpoles installed on both the North and South Lawns.

• A full remodel of the Lincoln Bedroom’s bathroom.

Critics Call It ‘Mar-a-Lago North’

Not everyone is thrilled with the changes. Pete Souza, the former chief White House photographer for Presidents Reagan and Obama, condemned the portrait display before it was even completed.

“The current occupant of the Oval Office is ruining the look of the White House colonnade,” Souza wrote in an Instagram post last month. “It’s becoming the northern Mar-a-Lago.”

Souza’s criticism was sparked after Trump Attorney General Jeanine Pirro shared photos of the wall prep work in early August. Despite the backlash, Trump allies have praised the new installation as a visually striking tribute to American leadership — and a sharp rebuke of Biden’s time in office.

Biden Team Silent

The Biden team declined to respond to questions about the autopen snub or Trump’s ongoing use of White House renovations to further his political messaging.

As the 47th president continues to put his stamp on the historic building, the Colonnade’s new look sends a clear message: in Trump’s view, Biden doesn’t belong in the gallery of active presidents — only the tool that signed in his place does.