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Trump Signs Gold Oval Office Proclamation
Trump signs executive order to protect Oval Office gold after midterm losses.
In brief
Trump signs executive order to protect Oval Office gold after midterm losses. Trump signed an executive order on Nov. 5, 2026, declaring the Oval Office a national monument to prevent future alterations after his gold-covered renovations. Originally reported by HuffPost.
Trump signs executive order
Two days after midterm election losses, Trump signed an executive order declaring the Oval Office a national monument.
Gold renovation details
Trump covered Oval Office surfaces with gold, supergluing some himself to prevent 'stupid people' from altering it.
Critics' reactions
Critics called the gold makeover pointless and out of touch with voter priorities after midterm losses.
Voter priorities
Election results showed Americans want Trump to focus on lowering prices, ending Iran war, and cutting tariffs instead of redecorating.
What matters most
Trump signed an executive order on Nov. 5, 2026, declaring the Oval Office a national monument to prevent future alterations after his gold-covered renovations.
