The Purge Continues: Donald Trump Subtly Removes MLK Bust from Oval Office

Another significant American emblem appears to have disappeared under Donald Trump’s administration. A bust of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., previously a prominent fixture in the Oval Office, has been removed as part of a wider effort to diminish representations of civil rights, military homage, and diversity initiatives across federal entities.Confirmed by a White House official to Black Press USA, the bust was discreetly shifted to Trump's private dining area around April, following its visibility during Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s visit. However, no rationale was provided for its relocation.Simultaneously, Trump has been engaging far-right individuals such as Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk, who has openly criticized Dr. King’s legacy and has been appointed to significant military boards. Critics argue that this removal and the embrace of those who seek to undo King’s contributions illustrate a concerning trend towards erasing symbols of racial and social progress, particularly regarding Black and LGBTQ+ Americans.