Trump signs proclamation making Oval Office and Cabinet Room national monuments

Trump signs proclamation making Oval Office and Cabinet Room national monuments

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on 6 November designating the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room in Washington, D. C. , as national monuments and requiring congressional approval for any major alterations, NBC reported.

The proclamation followed earlier announcements on 5 November that the same spaces would be protected, as reported by PBS and The Guardian. In addition, the White House issued an executive order to preserve the historic character of the Oval Office while allowing routine redecorating and security changes, according to the BBC.

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Donald Trump

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Oval Office, Washington, DC, United States Cabinet Room, Washington, DC, United States

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November 06, 2026
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Jimmy Kimmel ridicules Trump's proclamation making the Oval Office a national monument
Jimmy Kimmel ridicules Trump's proclamation making the Oval Office a national monument

The Independent • 06 Nov 15:14

During his Thursday night monologue, Jimmy Kimmel mocked President Donald Trump's declaration that the Oval Office and Cabinet Room be designated as national monuments.

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Trump signs proclamation designating Oval Office and Cabinet Room as national monument
Trump signs proclamation designating Oval Office and Cabinet Room as national monument

NBC News • 06 Nov 01:50

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring the Oval Office and Cabinet Room national monuments, requiring congressional approval for any major alterations.

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Trump signs executive order to protect Oval Office from future alterations
Trump signs executive order to protect Oval Office from future alterations

BBC • 06 Nov 01:20

President Donald Trump issued an order aimed at preserving the historic character of the Oval Office, while allowing routine redecorating and security changes.

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President Trump issues proclamation to designate Oval Office and Cabinet Room as national monuments
President Trump issues proclamation to designate Oval Office and Cabinet Room as national monuments

The Guardian • 06 Nov 00:31

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as national monuments, aiming to prevent future alterations to their current designs.

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Trump signs proclamation to freeze Oval Office and Cabinet Room designs
Trump signs proclamation to freeze Oval Office and Cabinet Room designs

PBS • 05 Nov 21:48

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring the current Oval Office and Cabinet Room designs a national monument, barring future alterations.

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