All the president’s construction projects
Not satisfied with a paved Rose Garden, lavish amounts of gold, and a granite walkway paid for with national parks money, Trump is currently adding a helipad to the White House lawn. Trump’s construction fervor has only accelerated since he returned to office last year, especially as other agenda items have eluded him. But there’s good news, too: As Bryan reports, between 2011 and 2025, global road deaths have fallen by 21 percent, even as more vehicles take to the roads — thanks in large part to a change in how we think about traffic accidents.
- ▪Not satisfied with a paved Rose Garden, lavish amounts of gold, and a granite walkway paid for with national parks money, Trump is currently adding a helipad to the White House lawn.
- ▪Trump’s construction fervor has only accelerated since he returned to office last year, especially as other agenda items have eluded him.
- ▪But there’s good news, too: As Bryan reports, between 2011 and 2025, global road deaths have fallen by 21 percent, even as more vehicles take to the roads — thanks in large part to a change in how we think about traffic accidents.
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Politics /Donald Trump /The LogoffAll the president’s construction projectsThe renovations taking over Trump’s presidency, briefly explained.by Cameron PetersAug 4, 2026, 9:40 PM UTCShareGiftA newly re-gilded statue is seen at the east end of the Arlington Memorial Bridge near the Lincoln Memorial on August 1, 2026, in Washington, DC. Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesCameron Peters is a staff editor at Vox.This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life.
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