Trump Demands Smithsonian Replace Sculpture with Washington Statue
President Donald J. Trump has demanded the Smithsonian Institution replace an abstract sculpture with a statue of George Washington within days. The move emphasizes the administration's focus on traditional American heritage.
President Trump Demands Smithsonian Replace Sculpture with Washington Statue Washington D.C. – President Donald J. Trump has issued a firm directive to the Smithsonian Institution, demanding the immediate removal of a contemporary sculpture and its replacement with a statue honoring a Founding Father. The President's office confirmed late Friday that the Smithsonian has been given a strict deadline to replace the "strange modernist sculpture" with an effigy of George Washington. The specific timeframe provided by the White House is a matter of days, underscoring the urgency President Trump places on this matter. The sculpture in question, described by the President as "Infinity," is a 30-foot-tall piece that has drawn criticism for its abstract design. President Trump, a staunch advocate for traditional American heritage and values, has expressed his strong disapproval of the artwork, viewing it as an inappropriate representation within a national institution dedicated to preserving American history and culture. He argues that such spaces should prominently feature figures and symbols that represent the nation's foundational principles and historical achievements. Presidential…