Days after Elon Musk’s son X appeared to wipe a booger on it, Trump replaced the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office.
In a surprising move, President Donald Trump has decided to swap out the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office.
This change comes just days after an incident involving Elon Musk’s four-year-old son, X, who appeared to wipe his nose on the desk during a live event.
Elon Musk’s son X spotted wiping booger on Resolute Desk in the Oval Office
The event took place during a joint question-and-answer session with President Trump and Elon Musk.
While the two were discussing government efficiency, X, whose full name is X Æ A-12, was present.
The young boy was seen fidgeting and playing around.
At one point, he put his finger in his nose and then seemed to wipe the results on the famous desk.
This moment quickly gained attention on social media, prompting both humor and concern.
The Resolute Desk is an iconic piece of furniture in the Oval Office, used by many U.S. presidents.
Trump changes Oval Office Resolute Desk days after Elon Musk’s son picked nose and rubbed on it
Amid the controversy, Trump announced on social media that the Resolute Desk would be temporarily removed for refurbishment.
He mentioned in a post that a different desk, known as the C&O desk, would take its place.
This desk was used by former President George H.W. Bush and is also well-known.
Trump emphasized that the removal of the Resolute Desk was not permanent.
He stated, “This desk, the ‘C&O,’ has been temporarily installed while the Resolute Desk is being lightly refinished—a very important job.”
He assured the public it was a precaution and the Resolute Desk would return after refurbishment.
The C&O Desk
The C&O desk, which will serve as a temporary replacement, was built for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway company.
It was donated to the White House in 1987 and has been used in the Oval Office Study since 1975.
This desk is known for its elegance and has its own history, though it does not carry the same weight as the Resolute Desk.
Background on the Resolute Desk
The Resolute Desk holds significant historical value.
It was constructed from the wood of the HMS Resolute, a British ship that was sent to the Arctic.
Queen Victoria gifted the desk to President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1880.
Since then, it has been a staple in the Oval Office, utilized by many presidents, including John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden.
The desk is not just a piece of furniture; it symbolizes the authority and responsibilities that come with the presidency.
The fact that it was the center of such a light-hearted moment with a child has sparked varied reactions from the public.
Social media reactions
Following the announcement of the desk swap, social media was abuzz with comments.
Despite the light-hearted nature of the incident, some users pointed out the importance of maintaining decorum in the Oval Office.
The Resolute Desk has been a place where serious discussions and decisions take place, making the incident seem out of place to some observers.
One user said: All part of being a kid. It will be fine. That desk, and chair survived far more than that after 4 years of biden.
The second user wrote: That little boy reminds me of when the world was a wonderful place and people had optimism of the future.
Had he been in the Oval Office when it “was” Biden’s, I would have feared for that kid.
The third user added: Don’t care if Musk is helping us with his work on DOGE, the kid shouldn’t be in the oval office.
Another user commented: Leave the kid at home next time, oval office is no place for him. He was a distraction to what was trying to be said