President Trump has called on the Smithsonian Institution to erect a towering 30-foot statue of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History, replacing the current "Infinity" sculpture. The proposal also includes plans for a dedicated exhibit to celebrate the founding father’s legacy. The request was made in a series of late Friday social media posts, prompting questions about the museum’s potential response. The move would mark a significant change to the museum’s exterior display, drawing attention to its historical and symbolic significance.
President Trump asked the Smithsonian Institution in late Friday social media posts to install a 30-foot-tall statue of George Washington outside of its National Museum of American History (NMAH) and open an exhibit to honor the founding father. The president requested that the museum complex replace the “Infinity” statue, which has stood outside of the...
