Trump designates Oval Office and Cabinet Room as national monuments

Presidential proclamation issued Thursday

The president signed the document while sitting behind the Resolute Desk in the gold-covered Oval Office. He stated that Congress would have to ratify the proclamation for it to take effect.

Goal is to preserve design

Trump said the designation prevents future administrations from changing his design of these specific spaces. He warned that no one should knock down walls or alter the rooms to build something in a different shape.

President vows personal intervention

The leader told reporters he would return if anyone tried to start knocking down walls in the West Wing. He emphasized that these rooms should be left exactly as they are without any modifications.