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Trump Bridge Approved Amid Local Opposition and Controversy

3/14/2026

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Trump Bridge Naming

Louisiana's House Transportation Committee approved a bill to name a new bridge after U.S. President Donald Trump by 12-2, hoping to attract federal funding.
Critics, including local residents, expressed confusion and concern.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, has approved naming a street after Trump despite significant public opposition.
A federal judge will hear a bid to block Trump's plans to close the Kennedy Center for renovations.

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Mullin's Unique Name

Markwayne Mullin, a U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, has an unusual name blending 'Mark' and 'Wayne'.
Experts say the name is unlikely to start a broader naming trend.
Comedian Charles J. Moore and others have commented on the name's peculiarity.
Mullin, a former mixed martial arts fighter, has a history including a controversial incident on a Senate trip.
He attributes his name to family heritage, noting it honors relatives without sons.

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Trump Bridge Naming

Louisiana's House Transportation Committee approved a bill to name a new bridge after U.S. President Donald Trump by 12-2, hoping to attract federal funding.
Critics, including local residents, expressed confusion and concern.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, has approved naming a street after Trump despite significant public opposition.
A federal judge will hear a bid to block Trump's plans to close the Kennedy Center for renovations.

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