President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation today that he says will protect the current layout of the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room from future alterations. The executive order, which was issued shortly after his return to the White House, is intended to preserve the design changes he has overseen since taking office.
During his tenure, Trump has redecorated several rooms in the executive mansion. In the Oval Office, he has filled the wall space with a series of portraits, displayed a copy of the Declaration of Independence, and added numerous golden accents. The changes reflect his personal taste and are part of a broader effort to update the interior of the White House.
By signing the proclamation, Trump aims to lock in these aesthetic choices. The document is expected to restrict future administrations from making significant modifications to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room without a formal review process.
While the White House has a long history of interior redesigns, this is the first time a president has taken formal steps to prevent changes to the most symbolic rooms of the executive branch. The move follows a series of high‑profile design decisions that have drawn public attention.
The proclamation will be reviewed by the Office of the Curator and the National Park Service before any alterations can be approved. It is part of a broader effort to maintain the current appearance of the executive branch’s most iconic spaces.
<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>
