Global Politics Report Editorial

Trump aims to leave a physical legacy in D.C., bulldozing norms along the way

President Trump has brought his New York real estate background to the White House. But experts say D.C. is a very different historic and legal landscape — and worry about the precedent he could set.

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Source: NPR Politics

Politics desk: Congress

Published: Sep. 28, 2026 at 07:41 AM ET

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Original source: NPR Politics