Upshot: All the things named for Trump (so far)

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January 15, 2026

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All the Things Named for Trump, and How Long Other Presidents Had to Wait

In one highly self-referential year, he has broken with presidential norms on naming.

By Amy Fan and Margot Sanger-Katz

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