Glad you asked: In federal buildings, what happens to the portraits of outgoing presidents?
The usual procedure during presidential transitions requires the portraits to be removed, and safely disposed of, at the end of the administration.
3:00 pm, Jan. 29, 2021
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Q: What happens to the portraits of outgoing presidents that are displayed in federally-owned facilities?
The usual procedure during presidential transitions requires the portraits to be removed, and safely disposed of, at the end of the administration. The term of President Donald Trump's administration officially ended at noon (eastern time) on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The official portraits of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be installed as soon as they are available from the Government Printing Office.