Since being re-elected Trump's efforts to immortalize himself have gone into high gear.
Here's some recent examples; The Washington Commanders are building a new stadium. The design and funding have been finalized but the question of naming rights has sparked some debate.
It seems Trump wants the new stadium to be named after him (free of charge) and has sent intermediaries to the owners requesting they use it. Thus far, the owners have held no formal meetings on the naming and have avoided Trump's efforts to name it after himself.
While the Commanders hold the naming rights under the deal, the federal nature of the site - overseen by the National Park Service and leased through the district - means neither the franchise no Trump can make that call alone. However, based upon his other naming efforts, don't be surprised if he gets his way.
Perhaps one of the biggest shrines yet for his family name is being built next to the White House. A gilded age style ballroom twice as big as the White House is already being referred to as the Trump Ballroom.
Another grand construction Trump is planning is a triumphal arch - the "Arc de Trump" planned for the Virginia side of the Potomac River, between the Arlington Memorable Bridge and the Lincoln Memorial.
It's worth noting that triumphal arches have been used for imperialistic ends since Roman antiquity. Trump's arch is no different. It will feature a gilded, winged statute of a female figure on top.
The arch was intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence but giving it Trump's name completely leaves another impression. It's really a dedication to a dictator who wants to go down in history as America's first king.
Meanwhile new Trump Towers are currently being built in Delhi, India, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Trump Towers have been built in New York; Sunny Isles Beach, Florida; Kolkata, India; Manila Philippines; Istanbul, Turkey; Mumbai, India; and Punta del Este, Uruguay. He also has eight golf courses at home and abroad named after him.
Trump's name springs up like poison mushrooms across the country. Did you know there's a "Trump Drive" in Kalispell, Montana? Hell, there's even a section of U.S. Route 287 in Oklahoma called The Donald J. Trump Highway. There's another half dozen routes from Nevada to Florida bearing Trump's name.
I don't think there's ever been a monarch with more memorials, and buildings named after them then Trump. And I'm not even counting all of his grifts with his name attached from Bibles to meme coins.
As it Stands, ironically Trump will be remembered in the future, but not like he hopes. His legacy of being a malicious narcissist will assure him a place in infamy.
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