Trump Says He Rejected Secret Service Proposal to Replace Oval Office
Former President Donald Trump has stated that he declined a proposal from the Secret Service to dismantle the Oval Office. According to reports, the agency had suggested that the historic workspace be taken down, a plan that Trump says he ultimately rejected.
The comments follow recent headlines regarding the potential structural changes to the office. While details regarding the reasoning behind the Secret Service's suggestion remain limited, the former president indicated that the proposal did not move forward under his direction.
The reports, which surfaced in early October 2026, highlight a previously undisclosed interaction between the former president and his security detail concerning the integrity and future of the iconic room.