Brent Leggs Appointed President of National Trust

The National Trust announced Brent Leggs as its new president. Leggs is recognized for his work in historic preservation. The organization has recently taken legal action against the Trump administration. It challenged the administration’s ballroom project. It also opposed alterations to the Kennedy Center. Leggs’ appointment comes amid heightened political scrutiny of preservation efforts. He is expected to guide the Trust’s advocacy and conservation agenda. Stakeholders will watch how his leadership influences upcoming preservation battles.