Trump inaugurates presidential "Walk of Fame" at White House, with Biden represented by signature

Donald Trump unveiled a "Presidential Walk of Fame" at the White House featuring photos of 47 U.S. presidents, notably displaying only Joe Biden's signature.

24 sept 2025 - 21:58 • 3 min read

President Donald Trump inaugurated a new display at the White House on Wednesday, a "Presidential Walk of Fame," which showcases images of all 47 U.S. presidents. In a notable departure from tradition, the space designated for his predecessor, Joe Biden, features only his signature, autopen, rather than a photograph.

The exhibit is located in the West Wing of the White House, near a recently renovated courtyard. It consists of black and white photographs of presidents, framed in gold with white matting, displayed along a beige wall beneath windows.

The lineup includes images of Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, culminating with a portrait of Trump himself. Following Trump's image is the autopen signature of Joe Biden.

This presentation of Biden's signature has been widely interpreted as a pointed criticism of his administration. Throughout his campaign, Trump repeatedly questioned Biden's use of the autopen for government resolutions, at times casting doubt on the 46th president's mental faculties.

The display concludes with a larger photograph of Trump, identified as the 47th president, depicted with a serious expression.

In a separate development, a satirical statue depicting President Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appeared on Washington D.C.'s National Mall earlier this week. The bronze-painted installation, titled "Best Friends Forever," showed the two men smiling and holding hands. A plaque stated it was "In Honor of Friendship Month" and celebrated their "long-lasting bond."

The statue, which had a permit to remain on the National Mall until Sunday evening, was removed by U.S. Park Police before sunrise on Wednesday. A spokesperson for the Department of the Interior stated the statue was removed for "not being compliant with the permit issued," without further elaboration.

The group "The Secret Handshake" claimed responsibility for the statue and accused the Trump administration of illegally removing it, alleging a crackdown on speech the administration disagrees with. A member of The Secret Handshake, speaking anonymously, claimed the group was assured 24 hours' written notice would be given if any compliance issues arose, but instead, the statue was removed in the middle of the night without warning.

The White House responded to the statue's appearance by reiterating Trump's stance that he kicked Epstein out of his club for being "a creep," and that it was not news that they knew each other. The statement also suggested that liberals were free to "waste their money however they see fit."

Trump has sought to distance himself from Epstein, stating their friendship ended after a falling out in the early 2000s. However, their past association, including social interactions and travel on Epstein's private jet, has been a recurring point of contention. Flight logs and other documents related to Epstein's case have featured Trump's name, though no public evidence suggests his involvement in Epstein's offenses.

The "Best Friends Forever" statue is one of several satirical installations that have appeared on the National Mall, often created by The Secret Handshake. Previous works have included a replica of Nancy Pelosi's desk topped with a pile of feces, a statue of a tiki torch, and a golden thumbs-up crushing the Statue of Liberty, accompanied by quotes from authoritarian leaders praising Trump.