President Donald Trump has been making a visible impact on the physical and symbolic landscape of Washington, D.C., through several high-profile projects. These include the installation of a new helipad on the White House's South Lawn and a proposed 250-foot-tall triumphal arch near the Arlington Memorial Bridge. Recently, a federal judge approved the administration’s plan to replace a public golf course with a new course modeled after Trump’s own, despite opposition from bicyclists and preservationists. Critics were particularly concerned about the removal of 150 trees, including some Japanese cherry trees, which are iconic in the nation's capital. The Justice Department argued that 77 of the trees were invasive species and 73 were dead or hazardous. Judge Ana Reyes highlighted the irony of removing cherry trees, given their historical significance and the timing—250 years after the founding of the United States. Trump’s name has also appeared on several government properties and memorials. For instance, the U.S. Institute of Peace and a $1 golden coin commemorating America's 250th birthday both bear his name. However, a federal judge recently ruled that Trump’s name must be removed from the Kennedy Center’s façade, as the 1964 law establishing the center designated it as the only memorial to President John F. Kennedy, forbidding any renaming. The White House is appealing the decision but has named the surrounding plaza after Trump. Meanwhile, the Navy is considering renaming the USS Doris Miller, a warship, after Trump, despite a long-standing tradition of not naming active warships after sitting presidents. In Palm Beach, Florida, the airport near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort was recently renamed in his honor, and Trump has joked about renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait.” Several members of Trump’s Cabinet have been actively supporting his political campaign ahead of the mid-term elections. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has become a popular figure on the campaign trail, with some GOP strategists saying voters are more enthusiastic about him than even Trump himself. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also drawn attention for his political appearances, prompting criticism from former officials like William Cohen, who called it inappropriate for a Cabinet member to campaign for a candidate. The Pentagon clarified that Hegseth’s appearances are in his “personal capacity,” and a Trump adviser suggested that his presence energizes the president’s base. Hegseth has denied reports that he is considering a run for president in 2028. The involvement of Cabinet members in political campaigning has sparked debates about the appropriate role of government officials in partisan politics. While some argue that their participation reflects the president’s influence and the enthusiasm of his supporters, others question whether it blurs the lines between official duties and political advocacy. As the mid-term elections approach, these actions are likely to remain a focal point in discussions about the intersection of politics and public service.