Trump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office
President seeks to make Oval Office a national monument to ensure designs are not ‘ripped down by stupid people’
TL;DR
- Donald Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as national monuments.
- The aim is to prevent future administrations from altering his design of these spaces.
- Trump stated the proclamation would ensure the rooms are not 'touched by anybody, destroyed, ripped down by stupid people'.
- This action comes after significant losses for his party in the midterm elections.
- The president has initiated various renovation projects, including a ballroom and a helipad.
- Trump defended his renovation work, citing deterioration of the White House exterior.
- A 'Veto' baseball cap was present during the signing, signaling a threat to block Democratic legislative priorities.
- Criticism of Trump's opulent design was mentioned, including a joke from former President Barack Obama.
- Trump also highlighted the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool and blamed Joe Biden for algae.