Trump designates Oval Office as national monument
US president signs proclamation to prevent future administrations from making major changes to the presidential office.
At a glance
- Oval Office and Cabinet Room designated as national monument and federal landmark
- Proclamation aims to prevent future presidents from making major changes
- Trump has made extensive alterations to the Oval Office during his second term
- East Wing demolition project approved by Congress continues
US President Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as a national monument and federal landmark. The move is intended to prevent future presidents from making substantial alterations to these spaces.
Trump stated the designation would make it legally impossible for anyone to destroy or significantly modify the Oval Office. The proclamation comes months after Trump authorised demolition of the White House East Wing, a project approved by Congress that is being converted into a new ballroom.
Why it matters
The designation represents an attempt to constitutionally restrict the authority of future administrations over the president's official workspace.
Original reporting
- Saudi Gazette — LatestTrump signs proclamation to prevent future presidents from changing Oval Office
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