Trump issues memo promoting ‘beautiful’ federal architecture

Published January 21, 2025 12:13pm ET



Within hours of ascending to the presidency, Donald Trump issued a memorandum designed to promote the beautification of federal buildings.

The order continues a quest Trump began during his first term to ensure new federal buildings are not just functional but also follow a traditional style of architecture. The president and others have expressed their dissatisfaction with some modernist architecture.

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