The White House·Nov 5, 2026, 5:53 PM ET

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Establishes the Oval Office as a National Monument

President Trump signed a Proclamation establishing the Oval Office National Monument under the Antiquities Act, encompassing the Oval Office, Outer Oval Office, & Cabinet Room.
The Secretary of the Interior is directed to create a management plan prioritizing preservation, documenting alternatives before altering or demolishing the space, & ensuring changes align with the office's national significance.
The Secretary must coordinate with the Committee for the Preservation of the White House & other advisory bodies regarding the monument's management.
The Oval Office is recognized as a historically significant space serving as the President's principal office for nearly a century, warranting protection beyond its existing National Historic Landmark status.
President Trump's administration has improved Washington D.C. by cleaning graffiti, repairing over 2,300 light fixtures, fixing fountains, & restoring the Reflecting Pool.
In August 2025, a mandate was issued requiring Federal public buildings to embrace classical architecture to honor tradition & foster civic pride.
The administration fulfilled campaign promises to celebrate the 1776 founding anniversary by restoring the National Garden of American Heroes, constructing a new Triumphal Arch, & hosting events showcasing American greatness.
A new White House Ballroom has been built & the East Wing expanded to triple hosting capacity without cost to taxpayers, while preserving the White House's history.