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Trump focuses on White House decor for second straight day in post-midterm remarks
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- In the days following significant Republican losses in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump has focused his public appearances on physical changes and renovations at the White House.
- Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as a national monument, aiming to prevent future presidents from making major modifications without Congressional approval.
- He emphasized that any significant changes to these rooms would require Congressional consent, expressing hope that lawmakers would not allow alterations.
- The White House has been a U.S. National Historic Landmark since 1960, but Trump highlighted the Oval Office as deserving special recognition and protection as a distinct historic structure.
- Prior to the proclamation signing, Trump spoke at the construction site of a new White House ballroom, underscoring his desire to maintain the White House as a pristine and perfect symbol of America.
