The Atlantic·5 min read·medium
Trump Is Putting His Face on Everything
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Marie-Rose Sheinerman
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The Atlantic examines Donald Trump's tendency to place his name and image on government property and official documents. The article argues this behavior mirrors the cult of personality tactics used by historical authoritarian leaders.
Politics Trump Is Putting His Face On Everything By Marie-Rose Sheinerman August 18, 2026, 6 AM ET Share Save W e Americans remember our presidents in all sorts of ways, with monuments and statues, on coins and street signs. Another thing we do is wait—we wait until a president is safely out of office, or dead, before we bestow such honors.
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