Trump reportedly wants his name on building where Lincoln was assassinated

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23 Sep 2026 • 10:37 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump reportedly wants his name on building where Lincoln was assassinated

  • Trump administration officials are reportedly exploring adding Donald Trump's name to several government sites, including Ford's Theatre.
  • Former officials said aides are pitching renamings to flatter Trump, though renaming Ford's Theatre would likely require congressional approval, MS NOW reported, citing people familiar with the discussions.
  • Trump has previously placed his name or likeness on federal sites and items, including the Kennedy Center and National Park Service passes, as well as a special edition passport.
  • A federal judge recently blocked efforts to rename the Kennedy Center after Trump for a second time.
  • The White House and the Interior Department both denied the report, calling claims about renaming Ford's Theatre completely false.

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