Heard on the Hill

Capitol Lens | The masked ringer

By Bill Clark

Posted June 23, 2025 at 1:36pm

A busker wearing a mask of President Donald Trump’s face poses outside the White House on Sunday. Tourists who wanted selfies were asked to give a $5 donation.

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