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Trump Signs Order to Preserve Oval Office Decor, but Future Presidents Can Still Redecorate

Published November 6, 2026

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Trump signed a proclamation seeking to designate the Oval Office and other White House rooms as national landmarks. This grotesque card turns his attempt to lock in the decor into a melting Oval Office gag, while nodding to the fact that future presidents can still make changes.

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Donald Trump signed a proclamation seeking to designate the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room, along with other White House rooms, as national landmarks. The move was presented as a way to prevent future presidents from substantially changing the spaces. However, reporting noted that the designation does not necessarily stop a future president from redecorating or making changes. The story drew attention to Trump’s efforts to shape the appearance of the White House.

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