Judge Told to Block Trump from Adding His Name to Historic D.C. Building

A federal judge is being asked to stop Trump from adding his name to a historic Washington building. Legal battle over naming rights intensifies.

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September 18, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — A legal challenge has been filed to prevent President Donald Trump from engraving his name onto a historic Washington, D.C. building, sparking a new controversy over the use of public and nonprofit spaces for personal branding.

The U.S. Institute of Peace, a tax-exempt nonprofit, has become the latest target of Trump’s efforts to leave a lasting mark on the city. The board, which includes Trump appointees, recently approved renaming the facility after the former president, despite concerns about the implications of such a move.

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Opposition to the effort has grown, with most Americans opposing the idea of a sitting president naming government buildings after himself. A recent Pew Research Center poll found only 9 percent of respondents considered it acceptable, while 70 percent said it would be inappropriate during his term in office.

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