Trump adds Landry to historic preservation council that advocates fear will peel back protections

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 1,048

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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President Donald Trump has appointed Gov. Jeff Landry to a federal council that historic preservation advocates fear will weaken or eliminate protections for historically significant sites across the country.

Landry was sworn into his new position on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation on Jan. 30 and can serve until 2029 as long as he remains governor.

He is taking over a seat specifically set aside for a state governor. Former …

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