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Trump signs order protecting Oval Office
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order turning the Oval Office into a national monument, preventing future modifications. The move follows Trump's alterations during his second term, including adding gold features to the walls.
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- US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to declare the Oval Office a national monument, Ada Derana reports.1
- Hiru News - English adds that Trump altered the office by adding gold features during his second term.2
- The move aims to protect the historic character and architectural integrity of the Oval Office, Hiru News states.2
- American presidents currently have the power to make some changes to the White House, but large projects require Congress's permission.12
- Trump's order does not restrict redecoration or security modifications that do not impair the monument's structure or character.12
- The National Park Service will maintain the Oval Office in a manner that protects its historic and architectural significance.12
1 Ada Derana · 2 Hiru News - English · 3 Daily Mirror
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