Trump asks Smithsonian to install ‘Colossus statue’ of George Washington with exhibit
- Posted on September 12, 2026
- By The Guardian
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Former President Trump has proposed commissioning a monumental statue of George Washington for the Smithsonian Institution, envisioning it as a colossal tribute comparable to historical masterpieces. The ambitious proposal includes plans for the sculpture to remain on exhibition until 2032, coinciding with the tricentennial celebration of Washington's birth. This initiative reflects Trump's ongoing interest in shaping major cultural institutions and their curatorial decisions through high-profile public monuments.
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