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"As the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan philanthropic partner of the National Park Service, the Trust for the National Mall is dedicated to restoring, enriching and preserving the National Mall. The Trust brings private funding, project expertise and in-kind support to help elevate the National Mall and its historic purpose, especially significant as we approach America’s 250th in 2026. The Trust leads capital restoration projects, mobilizes volunteer operations and provides innovative educational experiences to ensure the National Mall, with 36 million visits each year, endures and inspires now and for future generations."

"The Trust is also the philanthropic partner of The White House grounds and President’s Park, adjacent to the National Mall — providing volunteers for the White House Garden Tours and supporting capital improvements for the White House grounds."

https://nationalmall.org/

Who founded the Trust for the National Mall?

"John 'Chip' Akridge III, a Washington, D.C. commercial real estate developer, founded The Trust for the National Mall in 2007. Motivated by the deteriorating state of the monuments, Akridge worked to establish the non-profit as the official philanthropic partner of the National Park Service to fund and restore the area."

John 'Chip' Akridge III, Washington, wealthy and influential D.C. commercial real estate developer, describes himself as a "conservative Republican."

https://washingtonian.com/2006/11/01/business-hall-of-fame-john-e-akridge-iii/

Akridge is getting a 2.5% cut from all the money raised for Trump's ballroom? This whole "Trust" thing sounds fishy as hell to me.