TRUMP writes partisan plaques for predecessors in his newly installed Presidential Walk of Fame

Friday, December 19, 2025 -President Donald Trump has installed a new Presidential Walk of Fame and personally authored the plaques honoring his predecessors, injecting openly partisan language into what has traditionally been a neutral, ceremonial space. 

The inscriptions reportedly praise allies while sharply criticizing presidents from the opposing party, framing their legacies through a political lens rather than broadly accepted historical consensus. The move has immediately drawn attention for breaking long-standing norms around presidential recognition.

Supporters argue the plaques reflect Trump’s unapologetic style and willingness to challenge what they see as sanitized or biased portrayals of history. Critics counter that the walk transforms a unifying civic tribute into a campaign-style statement, blurring the line between commemoration and political messaging. 

The decision underscores Trump’s continued influence over the Republican base and his comfort reshaping institutions to reflect his worldview.

The development lands at a highly charged political moment, amplifying debates over how history is written, who controls the narrative, and whether national symbols should remain above partisan conflict. 

As images and descriptions of the plaques circulate, the Walk of Fame is quickly becoming less about presidential legacy and more about the present fight over power, memory, and identity in American politics.