On Wednesday, the White House updated the so-called "Presidential Walk of Fame" by adding detailed descriptions of each former president, reflecting rhetoric consistent with President Donald Trump's perspectives. The descriptions include characterizations such as labeling former President Joe Biden as "the worst President in American History" and describing former President Barack Obama as "one of the most divisive political figures."

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the plaques contain eloquent descriptions of each president's legacy, with many written by Trump himself. The plaque under Biden's portrait, which is an autopen rather than an official portrait, claims he took office due to "the most corrupt Election ever seen in the United States."

Descriptions of other presidents also reflect a partisan tone. For Obama, the White House criticized the Affordable Care Act, while for Bill Clinton, it attributed his legislative successes to Republican support and mentioned Hillary Clinton's loss in the 2016 election. In contrast, former President Ronald Reagan received a more favorable portrayal, being described as "The Great Communicator" and a supporter of Trump.

The updates are part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to reshape the narrative surrounding past presidents, often using social media and public statements to challenge opponents. The new plaques appear to serve as a means to critique former presidents whose policies diverge from current administration views.

Descriptions of George W. Bush acknowledge the creation of the Department of Homeland Security but also note the controversial wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. In contrast, George H. W. Bush's accomplishments were highlighted without mention of any failures. The plaques for John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson reference significant challenges during their presidencies, such as the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Vietnam War, respectively. Jimmy Carter's plaque lists several negative events but concludes with recognition of his humanitarian efforts post-presidency.

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the updates, pointing out economic issues such as rising inflation and unemployment, while retired General Barry R. McCaffrey expressed disbelief at the nature of the revisions, calling them "appalling" and "juvenile."