POLITICS
Trump Signs Proclamation Designating Oval Office as National Monument
President Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as a national monument. Legal experts note the designation does not actually prevent future presidents from making changes to the offices, and any such proclamation would require congressional ratification to have binding effect.
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Left-leaning outlets emphasize that the proclamation lacks legal force to prevent future changes and highlight Trump's focus on White House renovation projects, with some noting his addition of gold fixtures to the space.
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