By — Darlene Superville, Associated Press Darlene Superville, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-signs-proclamation-he-says-will-prevent-future-changes-to-oval-office-and-cabinet-room Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump signs proclamation he says will prevent future changes to Oval Office and Cabinet Room Politics Nov 5, 2026 4:48 PM EST WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation that he said will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as he has redesigned them. "We're making it a national monument and it will not be allowed to be touched by anybody," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. Trump's proclamation signing comes two days after voters, dissatisfied with his economic policies, threw dozens of Republicans out of office, delivering control of Congress to Democrats. WATCH: Republican mayor says election wipeout is 'rejection of Trumpism' It's also the third day this week in which the president, a real estate mogul, delivered remarks fixated on his pet projects in Washington, D.C., including an opulent ballroom and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Since returning to the…
Trump signs proclamation he says will prevent future changes to Oval Office and Cabinet Room
In short
The declaration intends to safeguard specific interior updates made since the president returned to office, which include added portraits, golden wall accents, and a copy of the Declaration of Independence. Speaking to reporters from the room, he asserted that monument status ensures nobody will be permitted to change the aesthetic layout. This move comes immediately after voters removed dozens of congressional Republicans from office due to economic concerns. The event marked the third time this week the administration highlighted localized development projects, such as an opulent ballroom and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Key points
- The administration is attempting to use national monument designations to protect interio…: The administration is attempting to use national monument designations to protect interior White House redesigns from future presidential overhauls.
- The executive action coincided with major political fallout as voters ousted dozens of Re…: The executive action coincided with major political fallout as voters ousted dozens of Republicans over current economic policies.
- Public appearances this week have consistently prioritized Washington architectural initi…: Public appearances this week have consistently prioritized Washington architectural initiatives over addressing recent legislative election outcomes.