Gold, gold, and more gold: All of the decor changes Trump has made to the Oval Office

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King Charles and Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
President Donald Trump's Oval Office features numerous gold furnishings.

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What we know about the secret White House bunker — and the 'massive' military complex beneath Trump's new ballroom

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The Presidential Emergency Operations Center on September 11, 2001.
Inside the Presidential Emergency Operations Center.

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I visited West Point, the elite military academy with roots in the American Revolution. Take a look inside.

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Inside the Cadet Chapel at West Point.
Inside the Cadet Chapel at West Point.

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11 times US presidents launched military operations without Congressional approval

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Richard Nixon points to a map of Cambodia
Richard Nixon conducted a secret bombing of Cambodia without Congressional approval in 1970.

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Photos show how Air Force One has changed through the years

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Air Force One with President Donald Trump on board arrives at Miami International Airport, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Miami.
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The almost-presidents: 10 Americans who nearly assumed the nation's highest office

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Robert F. Kennedy holding a microphone and Al Gore waving.
Robert F. Kennedy and Al Gore both almost reached the nation's highest office.

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US presidents ranked by their approval ratings when they left office

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Donald Trump stands in front of American flags at the WHite House
President Donald Trump faced the second-highest disapproval rating of the past 70 years when he left the White House in 2021.

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Inside the homes where US presidents moved after leaving the White House

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Barack and Michelle Obama moved to a mansion in Washington, DC, after leaving the White House.
Barack and Michelle Obama moved to a mansion in Washington, DC, after leaving the White House.

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Gold domes, historic statues, and nods to state flags: Photos show what the capitol looks like in every state

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Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford.
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Photos show how US presidents have redecorated the Oval Office through the years, from Taft to Trump

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Donald Trump's gold-filled Oval Office.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. Bin Salman was set for a visit and formal dinner.

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