Eight things the GOP wants to dedicate to Trump, as Democrats try to crack down on renaming

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President Donald Trump has made a career out of slapping his name on buildings and products, and those seeking favor have found following suit is the easiest way to his heart.

Republicans in Congress and state legislatures, and foreign leaders, have earned favor by proposing initiatives to brand projects and sites after the president. Democrats have opposed the trend, with Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) introducing a bill on Monday to “prohibit a sitting President, or officer or employee on behalf of a sitting President, from naming or designating a public building after such President.”

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