Applaud Advocates Fighting Trump’s National Garden Project

Preservation and cultural heritage groups are standing up for public land, accountability, and the rule of law — and they deserve applause.

A new lawsuit challenges Donald Trump’s proposed “National Garden of American Heroes” in West Potomac Park, arguing that the administration is ignoring laws that protect the National Mall and govern how public land in Washington, D.C. can be used.

The lawsuit makes clear that America’s most treasured public spaces are not a personal playground for any president. These landmarks belong to the people, and major changes should follow the law, include public input, and respect the history and purpose of the National Mall.

This fight is about more than one project. It is about stopping political vanity projects that bypass Congress, sideline experts, and reshape public spaces without proper transparency or accountability.

Our national monuments and parks should honor the American people and preserve shared history — not serve as backdrops for self-promotion.

Add your name to applaud the advocates fighting to protect public land, defend the rule of law, and keep America’s historic spaces accountable to the people.