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Trump moves after midterms to stop future presidents changing his Oval Office.
Routine redecorating remains allowed, but major changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room require Congress.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityPublished23:59 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityPublished23:59 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Trump’s first move after midterms? Ensuring future presidents can’t change his Oval Office”
“US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation that he says will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room, throwing up a potential barrier to future presidents who might want to restyle the iconic office that Trump has gradually filled with gold flourishes.”
Trump signs proclamation to block future Oval Office changes
Key points
- Trump signed a proclamation to designate the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as a national monument.
- The move aims to require Congress approval for major modifications to the rooms.
- Proclamations can be reversed, but the measure signals Trump’s intent to preserve changes.
- Trump characterized the Oval Office as a symbol and vowed it should not be altered.
- Democrats pyg a scrutiny of Trump’s renovations and donors to his ballroom project.
Other reports
- SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP NewsSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News
“Trump signs proclamation he says will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room”
- SourceNDTVIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NDTVSourceNDTVIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NDTV
“Trump Signs Order To Prevent Future Changes To Oval Office”
- SourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at New York PostSourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at New York Post
- SourceCNNUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNNSourceCNNUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNN
- SourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Los Angeles TimesSourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Los Angeles Times
“Trump signs proclamation he says will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room”
- SourceFox NewsUnited StatesOwner: Fox CorporationLeanRightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Fox NewsSourceFox NewsUnited StatesOwner: Fox CorporationLeanRightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Fox News
“Trump signs proclamation to prevent changes to Oval Office, other White House rooms”
- SourceABC NewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at ABC NewsSourceABC NewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at ABC News
“Trump moves to make Oval Office a national monument to prevent future major changes”
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“Trump signs order preventing future presidents from changing Oval Office”
- SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of IndiaSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India
“'Nobody can touch it': Trump order bars future prezs from changing Oval Office decor”
- SourceThe Economic TimesIndiaOwner: The Times GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Economic TimesSourceThe Economic TimesIndiaOwner: The Times GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Economic Times
- SourceThe Irish TimesIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Irish TimesSourceThe Irish TimesIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Irish Times
“Trump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office”
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Routine redecorating remains allowed, but major changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room require Congress.