Former President Donald Trump issued a proclamation declaring the Oval Office a national monument, an announcement made in Washington, D.C., after a series of recent election defeats.
The proclamation formally designates the historic presidential office, located in the West Wing of the White House, as a protected national monument, placing it under the same preservation status afforded to sites of historic, cultural, or scientific significance.
The move comes in the wake of Trump’s losses in recent elections, a period during which he has been actively promoting a series of high‑profile renovation initiatives.
According to officials, the signing marks Trump’s third event of the week centered on “signature renovation projects,” a phrase the former president has used to describe efforts to preserve and refurbish iconic American landmarks.
The Oval Office, long recognized as a symbol of the U.S. presidency, has been the focus of preservation efforts in the past, and national monument status typically involves oversight by the National Park Service to ensure its protection for future generations.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
