Maggie Haberman says 70% of Trump's attention goes to monuments, renovations and legacy
The New York Times' Maggie Haberman tells me 70% of President Trump's mindshare ("maybe plus or minus 5%") goes to his gilding, construction, renovation, renaming and tribute projects. "He is spending a huge amount of energy, mental and otherwise, on these renovation projects, beautification projects around Washington, and then monuments to self," Haberman told me for Axios' "Behind the Curtain"…
Maggie Haberman, co-author of "Regime Change" with Jonathan Swan, revealed that 70% of President Trump's attention is focused on monuments, renovations, and legacy projects in Washington, D.C. During an interview for Axios' "Behind the Curtain" video series, Haberman stated that this percentage could be off by a few percent. Trump's dedication to these projects is unprecedented in U.S. history, with a sitting president undertaking such endeavors in their own name.
Trump's fascination with tangible items that can be seen and touched is evident in his emphasis on these projects. During a visit to the Oval Office in March for the book, Haberman and Swan observed Trump's preoccupation with remaking Washington and erecting monuments. He didn't want to discuss the war or policy specifics, but instead focused on describing himself as winning and showcasing his renovations.
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