President Trump Discusses Acquiring Marco Rubio's Grandfather Clock for the Cabinet Room

The Grandfather Clock Acquisition

• 👑 President Trump humorously recounted how he acquired a grandfather clock from Senator Marco Rubio's office for the Cabinet Room.
• 💡 Trump claimed that as president, he has the power to take anything he likes from government departments, citing a "rule and regulation."
• 💬 After initially trying to persuade Rubio, Trump invoked his presidential authority to take the clock, which Rubio eventually agreed to.
• 📌 The clock was moved to the Cabinet Room, with Trump suggesting it might be moved back at some point.

Cabinet Room Enhancements

• 💡 Trump highlighted other decor changes in the Cabinet Room, including the addition of lamps similar to those seen in historical depictions of the White House.
• 🖼️ He noted the importance of adding medallions to the lamps, which were missing, to improve their appearance.
• 🎨 The room was also repainted a beige color, contributing to its overall aesthetic.
• ✨ A discussion point was whether to gold leaf the corners of the room, as painting them would not achieve the desired gold effect.