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Mr. President, pay for your own monuments

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Lehmann, K. (2026, November 3). Mr. President, pay for your own monuments. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/courage-strength-optimism/4788352/trump-should-pay-for-ballroom-with-crypto-fortune/

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The article discusses President Donald Trump's efforts to leave a lasting physical legacy in Washington D.C., including renovations and new constructions like a grand ballroom at the White House, an arch across the Potomac (though not specifying exactly where), improvements to the Kennedy Center, and development of a golf course on public parkland. The author suggests that Trump should fund these projects personally using his cryptocurrency earnings during his presidency rather than relying on taxpayer money.

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There is a simple way for the president to make these projects truly his rather than the public’s tab. He should pay for them himself, with the fortune he has made from crypto while in office.

left criticizes use of public funds for personal gain

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