True
Trump didn't 'steal' Resolute Desk to display at Mar-a-Lago. It's a replica
The claim is true; the desk displayed at Mar-a-Lago is a replica, not the original Resolute Desk.
Key points
- The original Resolute Desk was given to President Lincoln by Queen Victoria of England in 1880.
- A replica of this desk was later created and gifted to President Trump for display at Mar-a-Lago.
- Trump did not 'steal' the desk; it is a historical artifact that has been passed through various administrations.
Explanation
The Resolute Desk, originally given by Queen Victoria to President Abraham Lincoln in 1880 as a gift, was later reconditioned and gifted to subsequent U.S. presidents. A replica of this desk was created specifically for Donald Trump's use at Mar-a-Lago. This replica was not 'stolen' but rather provided as part of the protocol and tradition associated with presidential gifts and honors.
Sources
- The Resolute Desk - White House History Provides background on the original desk's history.
- Resolute Desk | The White House Describes the replica desk provided to President Trump and its historical context.