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Trump's cultural impact

By Domenico Montanaro,
Eric Deggans
Published August 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM EDT

Before he entered politics, most Americans knew Donald Trump as an entertainer. In his second term, he's taken aim at cultural institutions.

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Domenico Montanaro
Domenico Montanaro is NPR's senior political editor/correspondent. Based in Washington, D.C., his work appears on air and online delivering analysis of the political climate in Washington and campaigns. He also helps edit political coverage.
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Eric Deggans
Eric Deggans is NPR's first full-time TV critic.
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