New inscriptions praising his legacy while sharply criticising predecessors spark debate over historical tone and presidential norms.
By Wapcodehub9ja LIVE News Correspondent, reporting from Washington, D.C., United States
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has installed new plaques beneath his self-styled “Presidential Walk of Fame” at the White House, unveiling inscriptions that sharply criticise former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, according to sources familiar with the development.
One of the plaques referencing Barack Obama acknowledges his historic election while delivering a pointed assessment of his tenure. The inscription reads: “Barack Hussein Obama was the first Black President… One of the most divisive political figures in American history.”
Another plaque targeting Joe Biden uses even harsher language, describing him as “Sleepy Joe Biden” and asserting that he was “by far, the worst President in American History.” The inscription further claims Biden was “nicknamed both ‘Sleepy’ and ‘Crooked,’” and alleges he was “dominated by his Radical Left handlers.”
The plaques form part of Trump’s broader effort to reshape the narrative around recent U.S. presidential history, a move that has already generated sharp reactions across political lines. Supporters view the additions as a reflection of Trump’s unfiltered political style, while critics argue the language undermines traditional standards of presidential decorum.
Historians and political analysts note that the installation is unusual, as past presidential commemorations within or around the White House have typically avoided overtly partisan or derogatory characterisations of predecessors.
The White House has not issued an official statement clarifying whether the plaques are formally sanctioned as part of historical displays or exist solely as a personal initiative by Trump.
As debate continues, the plaques have once again placed Trump’s confrontational approach to politics at the centre of national conversation, raising broader questions about how modern American leaders choose to document and interpret presidential legacy.
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