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Trump Pushes Smithsonian Washington Overhaul | Durham News
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- Sep 12, 2026
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Summary
Former President Trump is pushing for sweeping changes at the Smithsonian, demanding a giant George Washington statue and a special exhibit celebrating him — complete with a specific 11-foot sculpture from an IndyCar race — to honor what he calls America’s greatest hero. He wants to replace the “Infinity” sculpture with a 30-foot Washington monument and establish a “Center for American Heroes” instead of the current Center for Restorative History. While the Smithsonian operates independently, Trump’s past attempts to influence its content — including threatening funding cuts and directing signs labeling exhibits as inaccurate — show his ongoing effort to reshape how U.S. history is told. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cdd275a46c4d4bb1