Trump continues overhaul of White House grounds with new Rose Garden statues
The bronze work shows Jefferson drafting the Declaration of Independence and is the fifth statue Trump has added to the White House grounds.
- President Donald Trump installed a bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson in the White House Rose Garden last week, marking the fifth sculpture added to the garden since its repurposing last summer.
- Trump has long prioritized monuments, issuing executive orders after 2020 protests to mandate realistic designs for historical figures. A White House spokesperson said the president aims to "beautify and honor our Nation's Capital during America's historic 250 anniversary celebrations."
- Nebraska-Born sculptor George Lundeen created the work depicting the Founding Father drafting the Declaration of Independence. Trump told Lundeen, "The sculpture looks really beautiful," according to The Washington Post.
- The administration recently installed statues of Christopher Columbus and Caesar Rodney near the White House, part of a broader campaign to elevate historical figures whose monuments became flashpoints during racial justice protests.
- Critics argue these moves amount to historical whitewashing, noting the administration has also removed signs referencing Native American history and climate change. Supporters praise the administration for returning to "sanity" and opposing "woke" policies.
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Trump quietly adds controversial statues to White House Rose Garden: Here's everything to know
President Donald Trump has quietly installed a life-sized bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson in the White House Rose Garden, marking new additions to his ongoing makeover of the presidential grounds. The statue was created almost 25 years...
Trump installs Jefferson statue in White House Rose Garden
President Donald Trump has added a life-size bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson to the White House Rose Garden, expanding his effort to highlight America’s Founding Fathers and reshape the White House grounds in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, The Washington Post reported Monday. The installation, which has not been formally announced by the White...
Trump Installs Jefferson Statue in WH Rose Garden
President Donald Trump has added a life-size bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson to the White House Rose Garden, The Washington Post reported Monday, continuing his effort to honor America's Founding Fathers ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.
Trump Adds Jefferson Statue to Overhaul of White House
“President Donald Trump installed a statue of Thomas Jefferson in the Rose Garden last week, according to two people who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe the yet-to-be-announced move — continuing Trump’s effort to remake the White House and Washington,” the Washington Post reports.
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