White House Displays Controversial Plaques
The White House has introduced new plaques that criticize former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. These plaques are displayed under portraits in the "Presidential Walk of Fame," a recent addition to the White House colonnade.
Criticism of Joe Biden
The plaque under Biden's portrait refers to him as "Sleepy Joe" and claims he is the worst president in American history. It mentions his "severe mental decline" and accuses him of various failures, including:
- The Afghanistan withdrawal
- The 2024 presidential debate loss
The plaque also repeats false claims about the 2020 election being corrupt.
Criticism of Barack Obama
The plaque under Obama's portrait refers to him as "Barack Hussein Obama" and calls him one of the most divisive figures in American history. It criticizes his policies, such as:
- The Affordable Care Act
- The Iran Nuclear Deal
- The Paris Climate Accords
It also repeats the baseless claim that Obama spied on Trump's 2016 campaign.
White House Defense
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the plaques, stating they were written by Trump himself. She described them as "eloquently written descriptions" of each president's legacy.
Plaques on Trump's Presidency
The plaques summarizing Trump's time as president paint a very positive picture. They highlight:
- His tax cuts
- His economic policies
- His foreign policy decisions
The plaques also mention his second-term plans, including:
- Building a missile defense shield
- Renaming the Gulf of Mexico
Mixed Reactions
The reaction to these plaques has been mixed:
- Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) finds them inappropriate.
- Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) sees them as amusing but not significant.
The White House has not responded to questions about who paid for the plaques or who installed them.
