Trump’s Second Term: Transforming D.C. with Controversial Projects
September 28, 2026
President Trump’s second term has focused on transforming Washington, D.C., earning him the title “builder-in-chief.”
President Trump’s second term has focused on transforming Washington, D.C., earning him the title “builder-in-chief.”
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