President Trump signed a proclamation Thursday designating the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as national monuments, aiming to prevent future administrations from altering his gold-heavy redesign. He said the rooms must not be "ripped down by stupid people." The move follows Republican midterm losses and comes amid his wider White House renovation projects, including a $600m ballroom.
Trump Declares Gold-Covered Oval Office a National Monument
Source: theguardian.com