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Trump pushes to rename Washington Commanders stadium after himself

A $3.7B stadium could bear Trump’s name by 2030—but critics call it self-promotion. His grand vision for D.C. includes monuments, renovations, and fierce backlash.

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Trump pushes to rename Washington Commanders stadium after himself

Former President Donald Trump has launched a series of bold architectural and design changes across Washington, D.C. His latest push involves renaming the future Washington Commanders stadium after himself. Meanwhile, other projects—from a grand ballroom at the White House to a proposed triumphal arch—are reshaping parts of the capital.

Trump has set his sights on the new Washington Commanders stadium, set to open in 2030 at a cost of $3.7 billion. He has begun a lobbying effort, reaching out to the team’s ownership group to secure his name on the venue. This follows his broader campaign to leave a lasting mark on the city’s landmarks.

Trump’s vision for Washington includes both completed projects and ambitious plans still in discussion. The stadium renaming effort, the White House renovations, and the proposed arch reflect a broader effort to reshape the capital’s landscape. Legal challenges and public opposition, however, may yet alter the final outcome of some initiatives.

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