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Trump Swaps Resolute Desk After Musk's Son's Antics

2/23/2025

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In a surprising move, President Donald Trump has swapped the iconic Resolute Desk for the C&O Desk in the Oval Office, citing refurbishment needs. This decision comes on the heels of a lighthearted moment when Elon Musk's son, X Æ A-Xii, was caught on camera picking his nose at the Resolute Desk, a symbol of presidential authority since 1880.

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In a surprising move, President Donald Trump has swapped the iconic Resolute Desk for the C&O Desk in the Oval Office, citing refurbishment needs. This decision comes on the heels of a lighthearted moment when Elon Musk's son, X Æ A-Xii, was caught on camera picking his nose at the Resolute Desk, a symbol of presidential authority since 1880.