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Trump signs order to shield Oval Office from future makeovers, but can presidents undo his move later?

Trump signs order to shield Oval Office from future makeovers, but can presidents undo his move later?

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Trump designated the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room as national monuments, signing a proclamation that placed a red baseball cap with “VETO” on the Resolute Desk as a visible detail. Critics accused Donald Trump of ignoring voter concerns over the Iran war and affordability ahead of the midterm elections, saying he was obsessing instead on multiple construction and renovation projects in the capital.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    Critics accused Donald Trump of ignoring voter concerns over the Iran war and affordability ahead of midterm elections and obsessing instead on multiple construction and renovation projects in the capital

    — The Hindu

  • center · 2 outlets

    A red baseball cap with “VETO” on the front was sitting on the Resolute Desk as Trump signed the document, a not-so-subtle nod to the shifting of powers in Congress.

    — Deccan Chronicle

  • right · 2 outlets

    US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation aimed at protecting the Oval Office and Cabinet Room from major structural alterations by future administrations. Trump described the move as an effort to preserve two of the White House's most recognisable spaces as a national monument…

    — India TV

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation aimed at protecting the Oval Office and Cabinet Room from major structural alterations by future administrations. Trump described the move as an effort to preserve two of the White House's most recognisable spaces as a national monument…

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Trump signs order to shield Oval Office from future makeovers, but can presidents undo his move later?

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation aimed at protecting the Oval Office and Cabinet Room from major structural alterations by future administrations. Trump described the move as an effort to preserve two of the White House's most recognisable spaces as a national monument…

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