Trump plans to place a rebuilt Columbus statue on the White House lawn, using parts from a Baltimore statue destroyed in 2020 protests.

Trump plans to install a reconstructed Christopher Columbus statue on the White House South Lawn, using fragments from a statue destroyed during 2020 protests in Baltimore. The restored statue, funded by Italian American groups and costing over $100,000, is stored in Maryland and awaiting transfer. Though the White House has not confirmed the move, officials affirm Trump’s view of Columbus as a historical hero, contrasting with Biden’s designation of the day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The installation is part of broader White House renovations, including a proposed $300 million ballroom, and reflects ongoing national debate over historical memory and public monuments.