From ABC7 New York · · 1m
Trump designates Oval Office as national monument
Trump aims to prevent future White House changes by making Oval Office a national monument.
In brief
Trump aims to prevent future White House changes by making Oval Office a national monument. Trump signed a proclamation designating Oval Office and Cabinet Room as national monuments to prevent major changes, requiring congressional ratification. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Trump signs Oval Office proclamation
Trump signed a proclamation Thursday aiming to prevent future presidents from making major changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room.
Oval Office becomes national monument
The proclamation designates the Oval Office, outer Oval Office and Cabinet Room as a national monument.
Presidential protection pledge
Trump said the rooms will be 'impossible to knock down and change in any meaningful way'.
“impossible to knock down and change in any meaningful way”
Congressional ratification required
Trump indicated the proclamation would have to be ratified by Congress.
Cabinet Room upgrades
Trump said the Cabinet Room has been 'substantially upgraded' with new chandeliers.
Future changes restricted
No major modification will take place without congressional approval.
In short
Trump signed a proclamation designating Oval Office and Cabinet Room as national monuments to prevent major changes, requiring congressional ratification.
