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TRUMP CLASSIFIES THE OVAL OFFICE AS A HISTORIC MONUMENT
Donald Trump has signed a document protecting the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room from major alterations by his successors, designating them as national monuments. The US president wants to preserve these iconic White House spaces, which he has extensively transformed with gilded decorations. This decision comes after the Republicans' defeat in the midterm elections, as Trump pursues numerous renovation projects in Washington.