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Trump signs order preventing future presidents from changing Oval Office

Trump signs order preventing future presidents from changing Oval Office
BBC News Friday 06 November 2026, 01:20 UTC 1 min read
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The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes the Oval Office decor and launched landmark construction projects across Washington.

The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes the Oval Office decor and launched landmark construction projects across Washington.
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