The Surprise Second Lego Portrait in Melania Trump’s Chri...

By Alice Gibbs

Senior Life and Trends Reporter

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The White House is decked out for the holiday season, complete with 51 Christmas trees, a Lego portrait of President Donald Trump and enough ribbon that—if tied end to end—would stretch nearly five miles.

While the Lego portrait of President Donald Trump at the White House has grabbed plenty of attention already this holiday season, it is not the only brick-built face on display. In the same room, set among the Christmas décor, is a second Lego portrait—this one depicting first President George Washington—a quieter detail that many visitors may have missed while cameras and social feeds zeroed in on Trump.

The two portraits appear as part of the White House’s 2025 holiday decorations, with the theme "Home Is Where The Heart Is." The overall holiday build out is massive, but the most-unexpected craft moment may be the presidential portraits assembled in plastic bricks.

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A Very Specific Kind of Lego Project

Lego doesn’t really sell "presidential portrait sets." But there is something close.

The company’s Lego Mosaic Maker is designed to turn any photo into a Lego mosaic pattern you can build yourself.

The Mosaic Maker set sells for $79.99 and comes with 4,702 Lego pieces in five colors—white, light gray, dark gray, black and yellow—plus a baseplate. Builders upload a portrait online, and the tool converts it into a pixel-style blueprint.

Home Is Where the Heart IsAMERICA’S CHRISTMASThis Christmas, let’s celebrate the love we hold within ourselves and share it with the world around us. After all, wherever we are, we can create a home filled with endless possibilities. pic.twitter.com/VouZAtLpHU
— First lady Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) December 1, 2025

In other words, if you want a Lego portrait of a president, a family member or even your dog—then there is a way to do it yourself.

The iconic brick-building company have created multiple sets of the White House itself over the years, including versions in its Architecture line, although most of these have now been retired.

Newsweek reached out to Lego for comment via email.

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Behind the White House Decor

First lady Melania Trump’s 2025 theme is "Home Is Where The Heart Is," which the White House describes as a celebration of "the heartfelt character of America within the People’s House."

The first lady appointed designer Hervé Pierre to execute the vision, according to the release. One of the standout installations is the "Fostering the Future Red Room," featuring blue butterflies meant to evoke transformation and renewal and to spotlight the foster-care community, a cause the first lady has championed since 2021.

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The White House says tradition remains central. Details include more than 50 Christmas trees, 75 wreaths with classic red-bows, halls lined with garlands and even 10,000 butterflies.

Elsewhere, patriotic displays nod to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, while families touring the mansion can spot interactive-style exhibits.

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