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Trump Denies Role in Institute of Peace Renaming
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Summary: Trump claims he had no involvement in renaming the U.S. Institute of Peace after himself, attributing it to Marco Rubio.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Renaming of the U.S. Institute of Peace
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: Controversy over the renaming decision
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