Trump Calls for 30-Foot George Washington Statue at Smithsonian: Honoring America's Greatest Hero
President Donald Trump recently took to Truth Social to announce his request for the Smithsonian Institution to erect a 30-foot statue of George Washington. Trump initially proposed installing an 11-foot Washington statue and later suggested a 30-foot "Washington Colossus" to replace the Infinity sculpture at the museum. He urged the Smithsonian to dedicate the statue on Constitution Day, September 17, 2026, and create a five-year exhibition honoring Washington's life, sacrifices, and contributions.
Trump emphasized the significance of honoring George Washington, whom he considers America's greatest hero, as the country approaches Washington's 300th birthday in 2032. Through AI-generated images shared on Truth Social, Trump depicted himself alongside Washington in various scenarios, including giving him a tour of a yet-to-be-built White House East Wing ballroom and riding horses together. Trump believes that replacing the abstract Infinity sculpture with a monumental tribute to Washington would better represent American values and history.