Trump declares Oval Office a National Monument to protect renovations

President Trump on Thursday declared the Oval Office a national monument, a move that protects his extensive renovations to the historic room from being undone by his successors.

Trump declares Oval Office a National Monument to protect renovations

TL;DR

  • President Trump declared the Oval Office a national monument.
  • This action is designed to protect his renovations to the historic room.
  • The designation prevents successors from undoing the changes.