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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.
OriginalSourceThe Irish TimesIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished07:27 UTCSourceThe Irish TimesIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished07:27 UTC
“Trump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office”
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Trump proclaims Oval Office and Cabinet Room national monuments
Key points
- Trump signs proclamation to designate Oval Office and Cabinet Room as national monuments.
- He vows future administrations cannot change the gold-covered Oval Office design.
- Proclamation accompanies ongoing White House beautification and renovation projects.
- Trump defends repairs amid criticism of extensive White House remodeling.
- Midterm results and political context frame the timing of the proclamation.
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”
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“Trump’s first move after midterms? Ensuring future presidents can’t change his Oval Office”
- 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
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3 3 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.