Donald Trump ordered the removal of a bust of Martin Luther King Jr. from the Oval Office shortly after assuming the presidency in 2017, according to a new book by Peter Baker and Susan Glasser titled “The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021.”
The book details that upon entering the Oval Office for the first time, Trump allegedly questioned why the bust of Martin Luther King Jr. was positioned where it was. He then directed that it be removed, leading to a wave of concern and speculation. While the bust wasn’t literally removed from the White House, it was moved to another location within the office.
This account contradicts the official narrative from the Trump administration at the time. Reportedly, officials had originally claimed the bust was merely moved to afford better camera angles during television appearances. However, Baker and Glasser’s reporting alleges that Trump’s decision was driven by a dislike or disregard for the civil rights icon.
The incident immediately sparked controversy and fueled criticism of Trump, with many interpreting it as a sign of disrespect towards King’s legacy and the African American community. The repositioning of the bust remained a point of contention and speculation throughout Trump’s presidency, and this new account adds another layer to the discussion, suggesting a more deliberate motivation behind the decision.
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