Portraits of former US presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush were removed from the White House Grand Foyer last week, CNN reported, citing White House sources.

They were reportedly replaced by 'those of two Republican presidents who served more than a century ago.'

According to White House tradition, portraits of the most recent American presidents should be given the most prominent placement visible to guests during official events.

The portraits were still hanging in their original locations on July 8 when US President Donald Trump received Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

However, a few days later, the images of the aforementioned two US presidents were moved to the Old Family Dining Room, a small, rarely used room that most guests cannot see.

As noted by the TV channel, thus, these two portraits were far beyond the sight of Donald Trump.

“That places the paintings well outside of Trump's vantage point in the White House. In their previous location, the pictures would have been seen daily as Trump descends the staircase from his third floor private residence or when he hosts events on the state floor of the White House. Now, they hang in a space used mainly for storing unused tablecloths and furniture," CNN reported.