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yellow dahlia

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12. I was going to say the same thing.

Reply to rsdsharp (Reply #5)

Tue Dec 16, 2025, 01:24 PM

Dec 16

A picture was posted of the one at Mar-A-Lago, behind velvet ropw...as if on display at a museum. Is it really a replica? Or is a reproduction in the oval?

I have asked that question. Someone needs to look in the drawers of the one on display at MAL. The inside will reveal its age.

One should be able to tell from the outside finish as well. But I have always been concerned that they would over-finish it. I don't trust them to use the right specialists for such a refinish. It should be handled with care and precision, to avoid "alteration". But I can see those morons over-polishing it.

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Just asking! We all know the "Resolute Desk" left the Oval Office for "refinishing" ..... interesting! [View all] usaf-vet Dec 15 OP

The fact that they let him tear down the White House says it all. We are under attack from within by traitors Blues Heron Dec 15 #1

And it had better... 2naSalit Dec 15 #2

God knows what new product they will be rolling out Jan 1 or 2 Blues Heron Dec 15 #4

Four years ago was the chance to do it lostnfound Dec 16 #9

It'll probably turn up painted gold somewhere. dem4decades Dec 15 #3

They've publicly stated that there is a "copy" of the Resolute desk at Mar-a-Largo. rsdsharp Dec 15 #5

I was going to say the same thing. yellow dahlia Dec 16 #12

Whether the original desk or a copy returns to the Oval Office, it may well be bugged... Mister Ed Dec 16 #6

A Russian spying device that was so good our own people put it in place. Norrrm Dec 16 #7

Agree. I believe that real resolute desk and constitution are LONG GONE , And ... Bread and Circuses Dec 16 #8

The original Constitution is housed at the National Archives, not the WH. AZ8theist Dec 16 #11

Infuriating is more like it. calimary Dec 16 #10