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Aug 23, 2026 Trump organized an IndyCar race and waved the green flag at a Washington, D.C. event on the National Mall Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
Diverting federal grounds, infrastructure, and airspace for a presidentially organized motorsport spectacle illustrates use of public resources for self-promotion over governance.
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- Trump organized "Freedom 250 Grand Prix" IndyCar race around National Mall — Trump organized the "Freedom 250 Grand Prix," an IndyCar race scheduled for the weekend of August 23 featuring 25 drivers covering 147 laps at speeds up to 150 mph around a 1.7-mile, 7-turn street circuit loop past the U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, National Archives, and National Gallery of Art. The event required workers to weld down more than 200 manhole covers, move traffic lights, and install barriers that disrupted traffic. The National Gallery of Art had to protect sculptures from vibrations and airlines rerouted flights.
- Trump waves green flag at Indy car race in DC — Trump attended an Indy car race held in Washington, DC on Saturday and waved the green flag to start the race.
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Week 84 – 2026-08-22–2026-08-28
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