New Columbus Statue Unveiled on White House Grounds Amid Monument Debate
A 13-foot replica of a Christopher Columbus statue was installed outside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building over the weekend. The piece mirrors one toppled in Baltimore during the 2020 racial justice protests. The Trump administration worked with an Italian American organization to bring the statue to Washington. In a statement, President Trump praised Columbus as a foundational figure of Western civilization and hailed the installation as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Critics note Columbus’s contested legacy, including his treatment of Indigenous peoples and his role in European colonization. Supporters argue the statue honors Italian American heritage and unity. The monument stands near the Renwick Gallery but is fenced off from close public access. Its arrival follows broader efforts by the administration to restore controversial statues removed after the George Floyd protests.
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