US EditionTennessee Republican Sends Burgum Letter Calling for Trump to Be Added to Mount Rushmore
- On July 3, 2025, Tennessee Republican Rep. Andy Ogles sent a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum requesting the exploration of adding President Trump's likeness to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.
- Ogles based his request on the recent passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill" and argued that Trump's leadership brings lasting structural changes worthy of national commemoration alongside the monument's original presidents.
- The letter urged a formal, transparent review involving feasibility assessments and public consultations to address technical, legal, and cultural challenges, noting logistical issues with the monument's limited suitable rock and preservation concerns.
- Ogles argued that President Trump’s legacy remains vivid in the public consciousness and should be updated to encompass the complete trajectory of the nation’s history, including its latest and most impactful periods, advocating for Trump to be symbolically honored alongside Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln.
- This proposal follows earlier efforts including a January bill filed by Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and raises debate over altering the monument, suggesting that Mount Rushmore's legacy should evolve to reflect ongoing U.S. history despite logistical and political hurdles.
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