Former Obama Official Warns Trump Aides: Taking White House Artwork ‘Is Illegal’

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White House officials don’t know what happened to a bust of Abraham Lincoln spotted by reporters being removed from the West Wing on Thursday afternoon, as departing staffers were seen taking home mementos of their time working at America’s most famous address, reports The Washington Examiner.

More stuff (appears to be Abe Lincoln bust) leaving the West Wing this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/4fjkVPmiMS

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“The moment was captured by C-Span, which showed a Marine guard opening the door as three people left the building, one carrying what appeared to be a bronze bust of the 16th president,” the Examiner reports. “With staffers spotted taking home framed

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