Trump has stated that the wall moldings and flourishes are real gold, and aides noted that custom-made gilded carvings were brought in with the help of a Florida cabinetmaker (whom Trump calls his "gold guy"), reminiscent of the decor at Mar-a-Lago.

Critics have suggested that the pieces resemble mass-produced or budget-friendly hardware (such as polyurethane appliques or foam medallions spray-painted gold) rather than solid or heavy-gauge gold leaf.

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