Trump reportedly wants his own promenade in Washington
Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to build a new promenade named after himself near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.
- The proposed walkway would extend from between the monument's marble columns to the Potomac River.
- This project is seen as the latest in a series of large-scale endeavors by Trump to leave a lasting mark on the U.S. capital.
President Donald Trump is reportedly seeking to add another landmark to Washington D.C. bearing his name: a promenade leading to the iconic Lincoln Memorial. The plan, revealed on Thursday, outlines a walkway that would stretch from the area between the monument's massive marble columns to the Potomac River.
Sources indicate the project would be named the "Trump Promenade." While the specific entity wishing to bestow this honor was not detailed, the proposal aligns with Trump's pattern of initiating ambitious projects intended to leave a permanent imprint on the nation's capital.
This potential promenade follows a series of other significant projects Trump has pursued or proposed during his time in office, including plans for a new ballroom in the White House and a triumphal arch. His administration has also been associated with renaming public buildings and facilities.
The initiative to create a "Trump Promenade" signifies a continued effort by the 79-year-old president to shape the physical landscape of Washington, adding to his legacy through large-scale, name-associated constructions.
They want to call it Trump Promenade.
Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.