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Trump's cultural impact

NPR

By Domenico Montanaro,

Eric Deggans

Published August 29, 2025 at 11:54 AM HST

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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