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NYT: Conceptual Artist Matthew Taylor Has Become a Key Player in Trump's Plans to Transform Washington

According to the New York Times, conceptual artist and filmmaker Matthew Taylor has quietly become a central figure behind President Trump's efforts to reshape Washington and its cultural institutions. NYT reporter Zachary Small examines Taylor's behind-the-scenes role in those plans.

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PublishedJuly 30, 2026 at 11:07 AM PDT

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