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The Pay-to-Play Patriotism of 2026

February 14, 2026

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As the United States prepares to turn 250, the Trump administration is turning the celebration into a pay-to-play spectacle where even a speaking role on the National Mall is up for sale.

By Kathleen Kingsbury

February 14, 2026

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