US EditionAdding Trump to Mt. Rushmore Impossible, Ex-National Park Service Head Says
The mountain's geology prevents adding new carvings, reaffirmed by experts who emphasize risks to existing sculptures and the historic challenges faced during original construction.
- On Jan. 28, 2025, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna introduced H.R.792 to carve President Donald J. Trump on Mount Rushmore National Memorial, but the bill stalled in the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Republican lawmakers have floated multiple tribute bills for President Donald J. Trump, including renaming airports and currency, while supporters frame these as recognition of his leadership and legacy.
- Historic and engineering records show mounting constraints: Gutzon Borglum warned in 1936 that 'stone limitations are so serious' and engineers say the rock is fractured and too soft to carve safely.
- With the measure stalled, opponents emphasize preserving Mount Rushmore's nearly 80-year-old monument, as Native American tribes and environmental groups oppose changes and public opinion is divided among visitors.
- Observers note the effort is as much symbolic as logistical, citing MAGA supporters and figureheads keep branding President Donald J. Trump onto Mount Rushmore National Memorial despite unsuitable rock, while mock-ups and media examples circulate.
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Proposed Bill to Add Trump to Mount Rushmore Sparks Debate
Source: Reach Media / Urban One A new bill introduced by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has reignited debates about historical preservation and public opinion. The legislation proposes carving the likeness of President Donald J. Trump onto Mount Rushmore, citing his “transformative impact” on America. Luna emphasized Trump’s achievements in economic growth, national security, and foreign policy as reasons for his inclusion among the icon…
'Talentless goon': MAGA lawmaker dunked in scorn by MSNBC panelist
MSNBC dragged Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) on Tuesday after crafting mock-ups of President Donald Trump's face to be added to Mount Rushmore. Host Chris Jansing noted that Trump acolytes are putting his face on everything from coins to dollars. The Lincoln Project's co-founder, Reed Galen, noted reports that indicated if Trump's face was put on the mountain, it couldn't support the weight and may collapse. He called it the "perfect metaphor for…
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WVII / Fox BangorAdding Trump to Mt. Rushmore Impossible, Ex-National Park Service Head Says
MAGA supporters eager to see Donald Trump added to Mount Rushmore are about to be disappointed ... because it's nearly impossible to make an addition without destroying the landmark, TMZ has learned. We caught up with former National Park Service…
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