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Manodeep Mukherjee

GOP senator suggests ‘rule’ that no living politician should have a building named after them: ‘You can’t spend public money to promote yourself’

GOP Senator John Kennedy is proposing a new rule that would prevent any living politician from having a building named after them. This suggestion comes as President Trump continues his efforts to rename various public facilities to bear his own name, a trend that has sparked significant legal and political friction.

Kennedy voiced his concerns on Sunday during an appearance on Face the Nation, as reported by The Hill. He told host Margaret Brennan that he believes it should be illegal for public officials to have a building named after them while they are still alive.

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