Trump asks Smithsonian to install ‘Colossus statue’ of George Washington with exhibit

Donald Trump has requested that the Smithsonian Institution install a 30ft Colossus statue of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History. Alongside the statue, the president called for a special exhibit honoring the first president, proposing it remain in place until February 2032 to mark the 300th anniversary of Washington’s birth. This demand reflects Trump's ongoing efforts to curate museum content and promote a more patriotic version of American history.