Politics

Trump aims to leave a physical legacy in D.C., bulldozing norms along the way

President Trump has brought his New York real estate background to the White House. But experts say D.C. is a very different historic and legal landscape — and worry about the precedent he could set.

By Staff Reports. Updated September 28, 2026

The U.S. Capitol building at dusk — The U.S. Capitol in Washington.

Officials familiar with the discussions said negotiations continued through the evening, with several provisions still under review by committee staff.