In early March 2025, claims emerged that U.S. President Donald Trump asked advisers about moving the original copy of the Declaration of Independence from its permanent exhibit in the National Archives to the White House's Oval Office.

After being indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents, but Trump reportedly wants the U.S.'s most sacred document for himself.

The president, who has flirted with regal rhetoric, wants a historic copy of America’s founding document placed in the Oval Office.

The president asked about using America’s founding document, which is on public display at the National Archives, as Oval Office décor.

President Donald Trump has reportedly asked advisers about the possibility of moving the Declaration of Independence into the Oval Office

The historic and fragile document is displayed at the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C. where it has been housed since 1952

If 2025 feels like a revolving door of upsetting news and perplexing moments that make you wonder what is even going on, you’re not the only one. From being concerned about bird flu and measles and the lack of eggs to figuring out the ongoing tariffs,