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The Ichiro Suzuki statue at Seattle's T-Mobile Park was unveiled with a broken bat during the reveal, prompting laughs from Ichiro and Ken Griffey Jr. and a humorous Mariners response about replica statues as fans captured the moment.
During the statue unveiling outside T-Mobile Park in Seattle, a ceremonial bat on Ichiro Suzuki's statue snapped, causing a mishap that drew attention from former teammates Edgar Martinez and Ken Griffey Jr. as Suzuki departed with his dog Kikyu.
During the unveiling outside T-Mobile Park, Ichiro Suzuki's statue had a broken bat moment that didn't dampen the mood—Ichiro and Ken Griffey Jr. joked about it as the ceremony continued, the statue appeared to be fixed, and the team plans a formal unveiling tied to Ichiro's No. 51 retirement in Aug. 2025, cementing his status as Mariners' all-time hits leader and top stolen-base holder.
A marble Columbus statue, a replica of one toppled in Baltimore in 2020, was installed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building near the White House, loaned by the Italian American Organizations United. The move signals the Trump administration's effort to honor Columbus amid ongoing debates over his legacy and Indigenous Peoples Day, which Biden has designated but Trump disputes.
Trump installed a 13-foot Christopher Columbus statue on the White House grounds—a replica of a Baltimore monument destroyed in 2020—bearing an inscription about its destruction and resurrection and rededicated in 2025; the White House calls Columbus a hero, underscoring ongoing debates over his legacy and Indigenous Peoples Day.
A marble statue of Christopher Columbus was placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building near the White House, a replica loaned by Italian American Organizations United. The move, backed by the Trump administration, underscores ongoing debates over Columbus’s legacy and Indigenous Peoples Day, with Columbus praised by supporters and criticized for conquest and exploitation by opponents.
Former President Donald Trump oversaw the placement of a Christopher Columbus statue near the White House, with photos showing the statue being lowered into place in front of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C.
A 13-foot replica of Christopher Columbus, toppled in Baltimore during the 2020 protests, has been installed outside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House grounds. The installation, brought to Washington by the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations with White House involvement, is part of Trump-era efforts to reinstall statues removed after the Floyd protests and to honor Italian American heritage ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary. The statue sits near the Smithsonian Renwick Gallery and is fenced off from close public viewing.
A nearly 12-foot gold statue on the National Mall, attributed to The Secret Handshake, depicts Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein as Titanic lovers in a scene echoing Jack and Rose, titled “King of the World.” The installation—accompanied by banners with “Make America Safe Again” and redacted DOJ insignia—continues a series of guerrilla artworks intended to keep Epstein’s ties to powerful figures in public discussion. The White House condemned the piece; Trump has denied any wrongdoing and says he was exonerated. The permit lists a start date with an end date left blank, raising questions about its duration, and the project follows earlier pieces like “Best Friends Forever.”
A new statue in Tehran depicts Roman Emperor Valerian kneeling before Persian King Shapur I, symbolizing Iran's historical resilience and victory over Rome, and serving as a message of defiance amid recent tensions with the West.
The Trump administration has reinstalled a bronze statue of Confederate General Albert Pike near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, after it was toppled in 2020 during Black Lives Matter protests, marking a move to restore Confederate symbols in public spaces.
A statue of Confederate general Albert Pike, which was toppled and damaged during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, has been renovated and reinstalled in Washington, D.C., despite ongoing controversy and opposition from local officials.
A satirical statue depicting President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands, originally removed from the National Mall, has been re-erected despite permit issues, sparking controversy and ongoing debates over free speech and transparency related to Epstein's investigations.
A controversial statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands, titled 'Best Friends Forever,' has been returned to the National Mall after being removed by the NPS due to permit issues. The statue, created by 'The Secret Handshake,' was damaged during removal but was reassembled. The group has a history of installing provocative sculptures on the National Mall.
A controversial statue depicting President Trump holding Jeffrey Epstein's hand was reinstalled on the National Mall by the group Secret Handshake as a protest piece highlighting Epstein's connections to Trump, despite its previous removal and official objections, sparking debate over free speech and political symbolism.