Trump designates Oval Office as national monument
World · 6 November 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
President Trump signed an order on November 5, 2026, making the Oval Office a national monument.
The order also covers nearby rooms. The National Park Service will manage these spaces and protect their historic design and links to presidents.
Federal law allows presidents to create national monuments. The whole White House already has protection as a National Historic Landmark. The new order adds protection for the Oval Office and limits future changes.