Listening Devices Discovered in Oval Office: President’s Desk Removed for Scanning

Washington, D.C. – February 21, 2025
In a startling development that has raised eyebrows across the political spectrum, sources within the White House have confirmed that the Oval Office, including the iconic Resolute Desk used by the President of the United States, was recently subjected to an intensive security sweep following suspicions of covert surveillance.

The sweep reportedly uncovered evidence of sophisticated listening devices, prompting immediate action to remove and scan the desk outside the office premises.

According to an anonymous senior official familiar with the matter, the discovery came after routine electronic countermeasures detected anomalies in the Oval Office’s secure environment. “The signals were faint but consistent—enough to warrant a full investigation,” the official said. “We couldn’t take any chances with the integrity of the President’s workspace.” Specialized teams equipped with cutting-edge radiofrequency detection tools were deployed, and their findings allegedly pointed to the presence of concealed audio surveillance devices.

The Resolute Desk, a historic piece of furniture gifted to the United States by Queen Victoria in 1880, was promptly removed from the Oval Office and transported to an undisclosed secure facility for a thorough examination. Experts in counterintelligence and forensic technology were tasked with dismantling and scanning the desk to locate and neutralize any embedded devices. Early reports suggest that at least one miniature transmitter—small enough to evade casual inspection—may have been embedded within the woodwork, though official confirmation remains pending.
White House spokesperson Emily Harrow declined to provide specific details but acknowledged that “enhanced security protocols” had been enacted. “The administration takes all potential threats to national security seriously,” Harrow said during a press briefing earlier today. “We are cooperating fully with relevant agencies to ensure the sanctity of the President’s office is maintained.”

Speculation about the origin of the devices has already begun to swirl. Some security analysts point to the possibility of foreign interference, noting that the Oval Office has long been a prime target for espionage due to its symbolic and operational significance. “This wouldn’t be the first time a foreign power attempted to infiltrate the highest levels of government,” said Dr. Michael Kessler, a former NSA operative and current professor of cybersecurity at Georgetown University. “Modern listening devices are incredibly advanced—some are no larger than a grain of rice and can transmit encrypted audio over vast distances.”

Others suggest the breach could stem from domestic sources, potentially linked to political rivalries or unauthorized surveillance by rogue elements within the U.S. intelligence community. The timing of the discovery—amid heightened partisan tensions—has only fueled such theories, though no concrete evidence has surfaced to support any single narrative.