Summary
President Donald Trump asked the Smithsonian Institution to put up large statues of George Washington and create a special exhibit about him that would last until 2032, the 300th anniversary of Washington’s birth. Trump also wants the museum to focus more on famous American heroes rather than its recent initiative to highlight stories left out of history.Key Facts
- Trump requested an 11-foot statue of George Washington be placed in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for Constitution Day (Sept. 17).
- He also suggested a 30-foot statue to replace the current "Infinity" sculpture installed in 1967.
- Trump wants a special exhibit about Washington running until Feb. 22, 2032, marking 300 years since Washington’s birth.
- He criticized the museum for not highlighting Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War.
- Trump proposed replacing the museum’s "Center for Restorative History" with a "Center for American Heroes."
- The Smithsonian is overseen by a Board of Regents, including Vice President JD Vance and Chief Justice John Roberts, not directly controlled by the president.
- Trump issued an executive order earlier this year to change Smithsonian funding to stop what he called "divisive narratives."
- Lonnie Bunch, the Smithsonian’s top leader, announced he will step down at the end of the year.
- Trump has also pushed for more statues of notable Americans around Washington, including plans for a new park and statues in the White House Rose Garden area.
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