Protesters Destroyed Statue in 2020—Now Trump Wants It
Summary
President Donald Trump plans to display a new version of a Christopher Columbus statue at the White House. The original statue was destroyed by protesters in Baltimore in 2020. An Italian American group agreed to loan a replica to the government.Key Facts
- The original Christopher Columbus statue in Baltimore was destroyed in 2020 after George Floyd's death.
- The statue was originally unveiled by President Ronald Reagan in 1984.
- An Italian American group is lending a restored version of the statue to the government.
- Artist Will Hemsley restored the statue, using parts of the original.
- The statue may be relocated to the White House within a few weeks.
- Maryland state Delegate Nino Mangione confirmed the loan agreement with the White House.
- Mangione criticized Baltimore's leadership for not protecting the statue in 2020.
- The statue is being loaned, with the option to reclaim it if a future administration decides to remove it.
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