A wave of Republican-backed bills to honour Donald Trump, including a proposal to carve his likeness into Mount Rushmore, is triggering mounting political backlash over costs, symbolism, and national priorities.
The proposals, introduced by Republican lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives, span more than eight separate pieces of legislation. They include renaming major airports, creating a federal holiday, minting new currency, and directing federal agencies to undertake controversial research tied to Trump's political legacy.
