Trump's Rush Job: A Monumental Disregard for History The rush to build a new monument in Washington, D. C. , is not unprecedented, but it is certainly unusual.
Normally, proposals undergo a painstaking review process involving experts from various fields, preservationists, historians, and the public at large.
This slow process allows for careful consideration of the impact on the city's symbolic core. Donald Trump, however, seems to have little patience for this approach.