Trump's cultural impact

By Domenico Montanaro,

Eric Deggans

Published August 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM EDT

Before he entered politics, most Americans knew Donald Trump as an entertainer. In his second term, he's taken aim at cultural institutions.

Domenico Montanaro

Domenico Montanaro is NPR's senior political editor/correspondent. Based in Washington, D.C., his work appears on air and online delivering analysis of the political climate in Washington and campaigns. He also helps edit political coverage.

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Eric Deggans

Eric Deggans is NPR's first full-time TV critic.

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