Trump Pushes for Washington Statue at Smithsonian | Roanoke News

Former President Trump is making a bold push to reshape the Smithsonian’s historical narrative, demanding an 11-foot George Washington statue in Flag Hall for Constitution Day and a 30-foot replacement for the “Infinity” sculpture — all while calling for a special exhibit celebrating Washington’s legacy through 2032. He insists Washington is America’s greatest hero without whom the nation wouldn’t exist, and laments the museum’s omission of Washington’s Delaware River crossing. Trump also wants to replace the “Center for Restorative History” with a “Center for American Heroes,” echoing past efforts to influence the institution via executive orders and criticism over its perceived bias. With the Smithsonian operating independently of the federal government, his demands face steep hurdles — especially as Smithsonian Director Lonnie Bunch prepares to step down at year’s end. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c29a8b8113ae582