Trump replaces Resolute Desk after Musk’s son picks nose in Oval Office

Donald Trump has temporarily replaced the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office after Elon Musk’s son seemingly wiped a booger on it during their viral visit to the White House last week.

The self-described “germaphobe” announced on Wednesday that he’d sent the desk to be “lightly refinished” and brought another desk in for the time being.

“A president, after election, gets a choice of 1 in 7 desks,” he wrote on Truth Social. “This [new] desk, the ‘C&O,’ which is also very well-known and was used by President George H.W. Bush and others, has been temporarily installed in the White House.”

Elon Musk, joined by his son X Æ A-Xii, speaks in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington, during an event with President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The MAGA leader hosted his “First Buddy” Musk and the billionaire’s young son for a Feb. 12 press conference about the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

“This is X, and he’s a great guy, high IQ, high-IQ individual,” Trump said, introducing the child at the beginning of the event.

During the visit, the 4-year-old — whose full name is X Æ A-Xii — stood behind the Resolute Desk between his dad and the 47th president, picking his nose and appearing to wipe the boogers on the furniture.

Nattily dressed in a tan peacoat and collared shirt, the puckish tot also made monster noises, stuck his fingers in his dad’s ears, plopped himself on the floor and went eye to eye with Trump.

While many were amused by the viral father-son outing, the child’s mother made her disapproval known.

X Æ A-Xii, son of Elon Musk, listens in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

“He should not be in public like this,” singer Grimes tweeted, seemingly less than thrilled when she found out via social media about her son’s White House appearance.

The Canadian artist is the mother to three of Musk’s children, who range in age from under 1 to 20 years old. He reportedly welcomed his 13th child last fall with conservative author Ashley St. Clair.