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Trump's 'Gold' Décor Exposed as Cheap Plastic Fakes

9/9/2025

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Donald Trump's "24 karat" Oval Office claim faced ridicule after his gold décor was revealed as £43 plastic moulds.
The decorations, sourced from Home Depot, contradict his luxury assertions.
Trump previously claimed his redesign featured genuine gold elements.
Online scrutiny exposed the mass-produced plastic, sparking social media mockery.
Critics label the décor a "tacky" symbol of his presidency, undermining his opulent image.

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Story summary

Donald Trump's "24 karat" Oval Office claim faced ridicule after his gold décor was revealed as £43 plastic moulds.
The decorations, sourced from Home Depot, contradict his luxury assertions.
Trump previously claimed his redesign featured genuine gold elements.
Online scrutiny exposed the mass-produced plastic, sparking social media mockery.
Critics label the décor a "tacky" symbol of his presidency, undermining his opulent image.