So, the President of the United States goes to a historic peace negotiation between world leaders. But instead of focusing on preventing nuclear war, certain Trump-hating celebrities are critiquing the curtains. It sounds absurd—trust me, I couldn’t believe it either—yet this perfectly captures what happened when a certain aging rock star decided to weigh in. While Trump worked to broker peace in Eastern Europe, the entertainment industry found something far more pressing to discuss: gold accents on a fireplace.

The Oval Office has always been a canvas for presidential personality. From Kennedy’s rocking chair to Reagan’s jar of jellybeans, each president brings their own touch to America’s most powerful room. President Trump’s recent updates—including gold decorative elements and a framed Declaration of Independence—reflect a style that millions of Americans appreciate: bold, successful, and unapologetically American. These aesthetic choices matter far less than the work being done within those walls, particularly when that work involves ending a devastating war.

Yet for some celebrities, style apparently trumps substance. Seriously, what is it about Donald Trump that breaks these people’s brains? As POTUS sat down with Zelenskyy on Monday to discuss paths to peace in Ukraine, the chattering elites couldn’t help but fixate on the décor:

Enter Jack White, the former White Stripes frontman, who took to Instagram with an unhinged rant that would make a Victorian pearl-clutcher blush. The musician who once made millions singing about seven nation armies apparently couldn’t handle the sight of gold leaf in the people’s house.

From ‘Instagram’:

Look at how disgusting trump has transformed the historic White House. It’s now a vulgar, gold leafed and gaudy, professional wrestler’s dressing room. Can’t wait for the UFC match on the front lawn too, he’s almost fully achieved the movie ‘Idiocracy.’

The White House Strikes Back

The response from Trump’s team? Well, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung didn’t mince words:

“Jack White is a washed-up, has-been loser posting drivel on social media because he clearly has ample time on his hands due to his stalled career.”

Cheung added that White “fails to appreciate, and quite frankly disrespects, the splendor and significance of the Oval Office inside of ‘The People’s House.'”

I had to read White’s post twice to believe it. I mean, here’s our fearless leader trying to prevent World War III, and this guy’s worried about gold leaf?! The timing of White’s attack reveals everything wrong with celebrity political commentary. While Trump and Zelenskyy discussed matters of life and death, White focused on whether the fireplace mantle matched his indie rock sensibilities. He even praised Zelenskyy as a “REAL leader” while attacking the American president hosting him … the irony of insulting your own country’s leader while he works for peace apparently escaped the rocker entirely.

And you know, this isn’t White’s first tantrum, either. He sued Trump’s campaign over using a guitar riff, and previously melted down over celebrities who dared appear friendly with Trump at UFC events. The pattern is clear: terminal Trump Derangement Syndrome.

Here’s what really stings these celebrities: Trump doesn’t need their approval. While they tweet from their Hollywood Hills mansions, he’s rebuilding American strength and negotiating with world leaders. The gold they find so “vulgar”? Most Americans see it as a refreshing change from the drab, apologetic aesthetic of the previous administration. We elected a successful businessman, not a minimalist interior designer.

Look, I used to like the White Stripes, but perhaps Jack should stick to power chords and leave diplomacy to the adults. Real Americans care more about preventing nuclear war than whether the Oval Office would make the cover of Architectural Digest. That’s the difference between leaders and entertainers—one shapes history while the other just provides the soundtrack.

Key Takeaways

• Jack White attacked Trump’s Oval Office gold décor during crucial Ukraine peace talks
• White House slammed the rocker as a “washed-up, has-been loser” with a stalled career
• Celebrities obsess over interior design while Trump handles actual diplomacy
• The entertainment elite’s priorities reveal their complete disconnect from real Americans

Sources: Fox News