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Trump’s Literal Gilded Age
President Trump's administration has added 23.75-karat gold leaf costing $5.1 million to twin statues near the Lincoln Memorial. This renovation is part of the President's broader redecoration of Washington and has drawn public attention.
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Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 08:00 AM EDT
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