Trump bets his monuments will outlast his presidency

Trump told New York Magazine that he is building monuments to himself, including a proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, and that “nobody will” build monuments for him after he’s gone. He defends the White House ballroom project and other security features as part of his legacy, while CNN notes the drive is tied to his enduring influence and could shape GOP messaging in the midterms; a source even suggested the East Wing could be his lasting symbol regardless of policy outcomes.