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Severi, M. (2026, November 5). Watch Live: Trump signs proclamation at the White House. Just The News. https://justthenews.com/index%2ephp/government/white-house/watch-live-trump-signs-proclamation-white-house?utm_source=justthenews.com&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=external-news-aggregators
Severi, Misty. “Watch Live: Trump signs proclamation at the White House.” Just The News, 5 Nov. 2026, https://justthenews.com/index%2ephp/government/white-house/watch-live-trump-signs-proclamation-white-house?utm_source=justthenews.com&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=external-news-aggregators.
Severi, Misty. “Watch Live: Trump signs proclamation at the White House.” Just The News, November 5, 2026. https://justthenews.com/index%2ephp/government/white-house/watch-live-trump-signs-proclamation-white-house?utm_source=justthenews.com&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=external-news-aggregators.
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On November 5, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office, the Outer Oval Office, and the Cabinet Room as a national monument to prevent future changes without Congressional approval. The move comes two days after Republicans suffered significant losses in midterm elections. Critics argue that this action ignores voter concerns while preserving Trump's gold-accented remodeling of these historically significant spaces. Trump asserts that his actions ensure no one can alter or destroy the "incredible space" he has created, despite potential future presidents having legal authority to modify it if Congress agrees.