Trump signs proclamation to prevent changes to Oval Office, other White House rooms
Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room a national monument to prevent future presidents from altering them.
TL;DR
- President Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office, Outer Oval Office, and Cabinet Room as a national monument and federal landmark.
- The purpose of the designation is to preserve these spaces and prevent future administrations from altering them.
- Trump stated the designation would make it impossible for anyone to destroy these spaces.
- The announcement occurred after Democrats won control of Congress in the midterm elections.
- This proclamation is part of a series of public appearances by Trump highlighting White House construction initiatives.