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Raskin seeks to preserve Trump's D.C. "propaganda" in Smithsonian

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) introduced legislation Wednesday that would direct the Smithsonian to preserve and display artifacts he said reflect the rise of "governmental propaganda" under President Trump . Why it matters: The bill will almost certainly fail in a Republican-controlled Congress. But it could preview how Democrats would scrutinize the president's use of taxpayer dollars to promote his image if they regain control in November. Trump's drive to remake D.C.'s physical and cultural landscape…

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