President Donald Trump asks the Smithsonian Institution to install George Washington statues and create an exhibit honoring the founding father at the National Museum of American History (NMAH), according to posts he made in late Friday. He requests a large, 30-foot statue placed outside the museum complex and also calls for the museum to replace an existing public statue known as “Infinity.”
Trump’s requests include a near-term installation and a longer-running exhibit. PBS NewsHour reports he wants an exhibit beginning now and continuing through Feb. 22, 2032, marking the 300th anniversary of Washington’s birth. For Constitution Day on Sept. 17, Trump also urges installation of an 11-foot statue of Washington tied to the recent Freedom 250 IndyCar race, to be placed in the museum’s Flag Hall.
The outlets present the same core elements: Trump’s direct request to the Smithsonian, the specific statue size and locations, and the stated timeline for the exhibit. Coverage differs mainly in which requested details each outlet emphasizes, including the exhibit end date and the Constitution Day placement.
