Trump's Oval Office: The Return of the Iconic Diet Coke Button

Donald Trump, having reassumed the presidency, has brought back a unique feature to the Oval Office: the Diet Coke button. This peculiar detail caters to his well-known preference for Coca-Cola products, famously consuming up to 12 Diet Cokes daily. According to The New York Times, this habit was catered to with the installation of a dedicated button during his initial term in 2016, which would summon a staff member to bring him a Diet Coke upon pressing.

Interestingly, after the transition to Joe Biden in 2021, this button was removed, only to be reinstated by Trump upon his return to office. Trump humorously remarked, "Every time I press it, everyone gets a little scared." Adding to the curiosity around Trump's beverage choices, Dana White, the UFC CEO, noted that he has never observed Trump drinking water, further reports indicate Trump's recent preference includes regular Coke as well.

Personalizing the White House to reflect the incumbent president's tastes is a longstanding tradition, extending beyond mere decoration to include functional alterations like the installation of the Diet Coke button. This customization underscores the importance placed on ensuring the comfort and preferences of the United States' leader are accommodated within this historic office.

Similarly, the Oval Office itself has undergone redesigns to align with Trump's specific aesthetic preferences, illustrating the extent to which presidential tastes can shape the environment of the White House and its governing spaces. This personalization serves as a reminder of the blend between the public duties and private life of the president.