Trump displays Declaration of Independence copy in the Oval Office
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President Trump’s got a new piece of decor in the Oval Office—a copy of the Declaration of Independence, straight from the National Archives. On Monday, he posted a photo on X, peeling back a curtain to show off the framed document, now hanging where he works. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told The Hill the Archives delivered it at Trump’s request, promising it’ll be “carefully protected and preserved.” Details are thin—no word on which copy it is or how long it’s on loan. The National Archives, home to the faded original since 1952, didn’t chime in right away. This version looks crisp and readable, unlike the weathered one in D.C., per the AP. Trump’s been mulling this move for a while—back in early March, The Atlantic said he’d asked aides about snagging a historic copy. It’s not unusual for White House walls to sport art or artifacts from places like the Smithsonian, swapped out with each new president. No extra scoop from the White House yet, but the photo’s making waves on X.
