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Washington Gave up His Roles, Showed the Peaceful Shift of Power
February 16 2026
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General George Washington Resigning His Commission (1824)
Letters from an American (2019 Substack)
Officials Pressed Schumer to Help Name Penn Station and Dulles Airport for Trump
Trump Family Business Deals Often Smell Like Grift
Trump II Is Leaving His Physical Imprint (and Name) on DC... and Beyond
Washington Gave up His Roles, Showed the Peaceful Shift of Power
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In [Washington's] short Inaugural Address, he took the time to state explicitly that he would not accept any payments while in the presidency except for an official salary appropriated by Congress.
In September 2025 the IRS granted tax-exempt status to the Donald Trump Mount Rushmore Memorial Legacy, making it a charity that can accept tax-free donations.