Trump's Versailles on the Potomac
Pod Save America
Jun 5, 2026
The Trump administration’s governing style relies on institutional hollowing and ego-driven projects, from the controversial $70 billion ICE slush fund to appointing unqualified loyalists like Bill Pulte. Despite internal friction and public scandals, the administration continues to prioritize dismantling norms over effective governance.
Key insight: The Trump administration is attempting to build a 'Trump Promenade' at the Lincoln Memorial, which officials admit is an obsession with size and legacy that mirrors the phallic imagery pervading the administration's policy decisions.
