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The New RepublicMar 27, 2026Opinion

The Fight to Save D.C.’s New Deal Sistine Chapel From Trump

Senator Joni Ernst introduced legislation mandating the sale of the Cohen building to reduce government maintenance and operating costs.

The Fight to Save D.C.’s New Deal Sistine Chapel From Trump
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Democrats and preservationists are fighting a Trump administration plan to sell the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building, which contains historic New Deal-era murals, to private developers at a steep discount.

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