Trump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office
Also reported by PBS NewsHour
Summary
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring the Oval Office and Cabinet Room national monuments, saying it would prevent future administrations from changing their current design. He also defended his White House renovation projects, including a planned ballroom, and pointed to repairs he said were needed to the building’s exterior.Key Facts
- Trump signed the proclamation in the Oval Office on Thursday.
- Trump said the proclamation would protect the Oval Office and Cabinet Room from future alterations.
- The article says Trump’s renovation projects include demolishing the East Wing to build a $600 million ballroom.
- The article also reports construction of a permanent granite helipad on the South Lawn.
- Trump said he had paid for repairs to damaged windows, stonework, decorative features and columns.
- A red cap reading “Veto” sat beside Trump as he signed the proclamation.
- The article says Democrats gained control of Congress in the midterm elections.
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