Trump’s obsession with these vulgar memorials to his own vanity is a reminder of the darkness around him, of his hostility to democracy, his loathing of honor, and his disordered mind.
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Trump’s Monumental Obsession
The president fantasizes about a capital city full of memorials—to himself.
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September 21, 2026 at 10:55 AM