Trump wants Smithsonian to build George Washington statue, exhibit
Summary
President Donald Trump asked the Smithsonian Institution to put up a 30-foot statue of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History. He also wants the museum to create an exhibit to honor George Washington. Trump suggested replacing the current "Infinity" statue with this new statue.Key Facts
- President Trump made his request via social media on a Friday.
- The statue he wants would be 30 feet tall.
- The statue would be placed outside the National Museum of American History.
- He wants an exhibit dedicated to George Washington at the museum.
- The new statue would replace the existing "Infinity" statue currently there.
- The Smithsonian Institution manages the National Museum of American History.
- Trump’s request is focused on honoring George Washington, the first U.S. president.
- No information was given yet about the Smithsonian’s response to the request.
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