I don’t have live access to verify the very latest location of the Resolute Desk right now, but here’s the best-known status based on recent public reporting up to 2025:
- Core fact: The original Resolute Desk is a historic piece in the White House furniture collection. In February 2025, reports indicated that Donald Trump announced the desk would be moved out of the White House for light refurbishment. Subsequent reporting suggested it was temporarily removed for refinishing, with discussions about a replica or alternative desk taking its place during that period. Several outlets noted that there was no official confirmation that the authentic desk had been permanently relocated to another location such as Mar-a-Lago, and some images circulating online were later analyzed as potentially showing replicas or other desks. [reported updates from 2025-02 to 2025-11; multiple outlets noted the refurbishment context and lack of confirmed relocation]
- Current status as of late 2025: After the refurbishment reports, coverage indicated the desk was reinstalled in the Oval Office in many accounts, with some outlets describing the original desk or its replica as back in place, while others flagged ongoing questions about authentication and the use of copies. Given the evolving nature of such claims and the absence of an official White House statement confirming a permanent move, the most reliable conclusion is that the original Resolute Desk remained associated with White House use, with temporary relocations and refurbishing periods being cited in multiple reports. [post-refurbishment reports and fact-check summaries across November 2025]
If you want the exact current status with up-to-the-minute confirmation, I can look up the latest credible reports and official statements. Would you like me to check the newest coverage from major news outlets and official White House communications?
