Coverage dated October 1, 2026

Trump says he rejected Secret Service plan to tear down Oval Office

Headline from The Hill

President Trump said he told the Secret Service that he wouldn’t allow for the Oval Office to be demolished. Trump was asked what he would miss the most about the White House when he leaves office at the end of his second term, and the president spoke about the historic West Wing office.

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The Hill
Trump says he rejected Secret Service plan to tear down Oval Office (opens The Hill)
Published Oct 1, 2026
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President Trump said he told the Secret Service that he wouldn’t allow for the Oval Office to be demolished. Trump was asked what he would miss the most about the White House when he leaves office at the end of his second term, and the president spoke about the historic West Wing office.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Trump says Secret Service wants him to ‘take down’ Oval Office (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 1, 2026
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The Secret Service has encouraged prior administrations to take steps to fortify the Oval Office, said four former officials.