Donald Trump Designates Oval Office Monument
The proclamation aims to limit future changes, but presidents can still redecorate.
November 5, 2026 · Updated Nov 5, 8:50pm ET
CNNTrump says he’s declaring Oval Office and Cabinet Room national landmarks to prevent future changes
ABC NewsTrump moves to make Oval Office a national monument aiming to prevent future major changes
FOX NewsTrump signs proclamation to prevent changes to Oval Office, other White House rooms
PBS NewsHourTrump makes the Oval Office a national monument, but future presidents can still redecorate
Associated PressTrump makes the Oval Office a national monument. But future presidents can still redecorate
Just the NewsPresident Trump signs proclamation designating the Oval Office as a National Monument
The GuardianTrump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office
BBC NewsTrump signs order to prevent future presidents from changing Oval Office
New York PostTrump signs proclamation to keep Oval Office from becoming a square — but fate of prez’s gilded remodel up in the air
Los Angeles TimesTrump signs proclamation he says will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room
NBC NewsTrump focuses on White House decor for second straight day in post-midterm remarks
Breitbart NewsTrump signs proclamation he says will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room
Boston GlobeTrump signs proclamation he says will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room
Straight Arrow NewsTrump showcases White House ballroom after GOP midterm losses, addresses Iran war
Epoch TimesTrump Proclaims Oval Office, Cabinet Room as National Monuments
Raw StoryTrump mocked for shielding his ‘gold-plated midlife crisis’ with post-election order
USA TODAYTrump takes executive action to prevent changes to Oval Office
The Gateway PunditTrump Signs Proclamation Establishing the Oval Office as a National Monument to Prevent it from Being “Ripped Down by Stupid People” (VIDEO)
AlterNetTrump's new executive order takes his obsession to 'weird' new levels
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What happened
- President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Thursday designating the Oval Office, Outer Oval Office and Cabinet Room as a national monument.
- The signing came two days after Republicans lost control of Congress and followed Trump's extensive White House renovations, including gold accents in the Oval Office.
- Trump said the designation would protect the rooms from destruction and require congressional approval for major changes.
- The proclamation explicitly allows future presidents to redecorate, choose furnishings and make routine operational or security changes that preserve the rooms' historic structure and character.
- Trump said he would send the document to Congress for ratification, but a future president could also reverse the proclamation.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets emphasized Trump's focus on White House renovations after Republicans' midterm losses. CNN called the projects “largely unpopular with voters,” while The Guardian highlighted his effort to preserve the “gold-covered Oval Office.” PBS NewsHour stressed the limits: “future presidents can still redecorate.”
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets generally framed the designation as an effort to preserve historic White House rooms. Fox News emphasized preventing future alterations, and Just the News highlighted “preservation, proper care and management.” The New York Post clarified that successors could remove Trump's gold decor, while Breitbart also highlighted his post-election focus on renovations.
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