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President Trump signs a proclamation declaring the Oval Office and Cabinet Room a national monument
President Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation declaring the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room a national monument. CBS News, The Hill and Fox News all report he said the move is meant to keep future administrations from tearing down or altering the rooms. All three note it came two days after the midterm elections and a day after he showed reporters the White House ballroom construction site.
- From the LeftCBS News: Trump signs proclamation declaring Oval Office a national monument
CBS: the order lets future presidents redecorate and can itself be rolled back.
Grade: B (88/100). Uses loaded words.
- CenterThe Hill: Trump signs proclamation making Oval Office, Cabinet Room national monument
The Hill: Trump says no major changes to the rooms without approval from Congress.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
- From the RightFox News: Trump signs proclamation to prevent changes to Oval Office, other White House rooms
Fox: Oval Office, Outer Oval and Cabinet Room named a national monument and landmark.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
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