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Trump moves to make Oval Office a national monument aiming to prevent future major changes

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Trump signs proclamation declaring Oval Office and Cabinet Room national monuments

President Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as national landmarks, an attempt to prevent future presidents from altering his gold-accented redesign, though legal experts questioned its enforceability.

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Trump signs proclamation declaring Oval Office and Cabinet Room national monuments
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Trump signs proclamation he says will prevent future changes to Oval Office and Cabinet Room

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