TrumpRx, Trump Kennedy Center, Trump National Parks passes − government free speech allows the president to name things after himself

The law is on Trump’s side, in most cases, when his administration names things after him. But citizens still have the right to protest.

By: Jason Zenor, State University of New York Oswego, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: February 18, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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By Jason Zenor, State University of New York Oswego

In November 2025 the Trump administration announced a special park pass commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary that featured images of two presidents: George Washington and Donald Trump.

Featuring the current president – in place of the National Park Service’s usual landscape pictures – triggered both a lawsuit and a social media movement to put stickers over Trump’s face.

As a businessman, Trump has …

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