# Trump Pushes Smithsonian Washington Overhaul | Durham News

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-09-12T11:21:40+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cdd275a46c4d4bb1

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