Trump moves to make Oval Office a national monument to prevent future major changes
Trump indicated the proclamation would have to be ratified by Congress.
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation to designate the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as a national monument, preventing future presidents from making major changes to the iconic rooms. The proclamation, which must be ratified by Congress, aims to protect the historical significance of these spaces. Trump emphasized that the rooms will be "impossible to knock down and change in any meaningful way."
He also mentioned that the Cabinet Room has been substantially upgraded and new chandeliers have been added. While a future president could potentially remove the gold accents added by Trump, he suggested that such modifications would need to be carried out "very carefully." The Oval Office has witnessed significant alterations under Trump's presidency, including the construction of a new ballroom and the removal of the East Wing. These changes come after Trump's recent defeat in the midterm elections.
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