Cultural Feud Erupts in 2025
A surprising cultural feud has erupted in 2025, this time between rock icon Jack White and the White House.
White's Background and Critique
Before rising to music fame, White ran an upholstery and furniture shop, and he says that background informs his strong opinions about interior design.
Reaction to Oval Office Photograph
Reacting to a photograph of President Trump sitting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, White took to Instagram to excoriate the room’s appearance. He described the space as “disgusting,” accusing the president of turning a historic room into a vulgar, gold-heavy set that resembles a professional wrestler’s dressing area.
Mockery and Personal Attacks
White’s Instagram post went further, mocking the decor and the administration’s theatrics. He suggested the White House now feels like a prop for a reality show or a spectacle, quipping that a gold-plated “Trump bible” and a pair of Trump shoes would suit the mantle, and even taunting the idea of a UFC match on the front lawn.
He also attacked Trump personally, calling him a “conman” and questioning ...