Trump Proposes Monumental Statue of Washington to Redefine National Narrative

Trump calls for a 30-foot statue of George Washington outside Smithsonian, aiming to reshape U.S. history portrayal.

September 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has proposed the installation of a towering 30-foot statue of George Washington outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, as part of an ongoing effort to influence how the nation’s history is presented.

The proposal was shared on Truth Social, where Trump urged the Smithsonian—whom he has previously criticized as “woke”—to replace the current “Infinity” sculpture with the monumental depiction of Washington. He argued that the modernist artwork fails to honor the nation’s founding figures and does not reflect the true essence of American values.

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Trump also called for an 11-foot statue of Washington to be placed in the museum’s Flag Hall and for a five-year exhibition dedicated to his life and legacy. He criticized the museum for not adequately celebrating Washington during the country’s 250th anniversary, pointing to omissions such as the 1776 Delaware River crossing. The president’s comments come amid broader efforts to revise historical narratives across federal institutions.

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