Trump installs Columbus statue near White House, replica of Baltimore toppled statue
TL;DR
A marble replica of the Christopher Columbus statue toppled during 2020 protests was installed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building near the White House, supported by the statue’s owners and the Trump administration who frame Columbus as a hero, while critics highlight his conquest-era legacy and Indigenous Peoples Day’s growing recognition.
Topics:nationpolitics#baltimore-protest#columbus-statue#donald-trump#indigenous-peoples-day#politics#white-house
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