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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Isabel Keane

Trump denies wanting to put his name on ‘tragic’ Ford’s Theatre where Lincoln was assassinated

Donald Trump has denied claims that administration officials are considering adding the president’s name to Ford’s Theatre, where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865 - his latest attempt to add himself to historical landmarks.

Staff members are circulating a list of government sites that could potentially have the president’s name added to them, including Ford’s Theatre, MS NOW reported, citing people familiar with the discussions.

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