Iconic landmarks, federal buildings in D.C. increasingly show fealty to Trump

By: David Lightman

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 1,893

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — Get off the train at Union Station, walk outside and gasp at that iconic view of the Capitol dome in front of you.

Cross the street and the first thing you run into is a construction site surrounding walled-off Columbus Circle. On the wall is a huge poster of President Donald Trump wearing a hard hat (and a coat and tie).

“Thank you, PRESIDENT TRUMP,” the sign says.

That’s just the start of what …

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