Donald Trump Declares Oval Office and Cabinet Room a National Monument

**Washington, November 6, 2026:** US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office and the adjacent Cabinet Room at the White House as a national monument. The proclamation was signed on November 5 and aims to preserve the historic character and architectural identity of these presidential spaces. Under the order, the US Interior Department and National Park Service will oversee the monument's preservation. The decision comes after Trump's Republican Party suffered major losses in the November 3 midterm elections, which are expected to give Democrats control of Congress in January 2027. The proclamation also highlights Trump's efforts to preserve the changes made to the White House during his second presidential term. **Source:** Al Jazeera and Associated Press **Published:** November 6, 2026