He emphasized that while the president serves as a caretaker of the White House for future generations, he does not personally own it.

Some commenters also joked that Trump should avoid using a thick marker in the future, as it likely made the notes easier to read on camera.

Despite the ruling, the Trump administration has already filed an appeal, even though parts of the East Wing had already been taken down as part of the project.

During the same briefing, Trump focused on his newly signed executive order aimed at influencing how elections are conducted across the United States.