‘Dictator vibes' as dear leader Trump puts name and face front and center
3 days ago
- #Authoritarianism
- #Donald Trump
- #Public Monuments
- Donald Trump's image and name are increasingly omnipresent in public spaces, drawing comparisons to authoritarian regimes.
- Public buildings like the Kennedy Center and US Institute of Peace have been rebranded with Trump's name, sparking controversy.
- Florida's West Palm Beach airport and a local boulevard have been renamed in Trump's honor, with potential financial benefits for his organization.
- Trump aims to rename major transportation hubs like New York's Penn Station and Washington's Dulles Airport in exchange for federal funding.
- The US military is set to commission Trump-class destroyers as part of his 'rebuilding' efforts.
- A new Washington Commanders stadium may be named Trump Stadium, leveraging federal land control.
- Proposals exist to carve Trump's face into Mount Rushmore and build a 'Arc de Trump' monument in DC, criticized as dictatorial.
- Trump plans 'Trump accounts,' a savings initiative for new parents, criticized as a tax shelter for the wealthy.