Trump’s first post-election executive action: Preserving his Oval Office changes

POLITICO · Myah Ward · 2026-11-05 22:24 UTC

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room of the White House as protected spaces.

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room of the White House as protected spaces.

11/05/2026 11:24 PM GMT+1

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday he says will designate the Oval Office and Cabinet Room of the White House as a “national monument” and “federal landmark.”

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