Trump’s Latest Renovation Destroys a Historic Protest Space

Trump’s Latest Renovation Destroys a Historic Protest Space

The White House is replacing a space known for protests with a parking lot for a month of major national events—including Donald Trump’s birthday. Over the weekend, a pedestrianized stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and Lafayette Square Park was painted with yellow lines denoting parking spaces. The area has served as a viewing spot for tourists and a gathering place for protesters for two decades.The White House said the parking lot will last through June 28 in order to acc...

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