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Trump Adds Jefferson Statue to Rose Garden | Philadelphia News
Trump adds a bronze Jefferson statue to the White House Rose Garden, continuing his campaign to reshape Washington’s monuments—joining figures like Washington, Franklin, and Hamilton, all secretly loaned from conservative donor Harlan Crow. The move, framed as part of beautifying the capital ahead of the 250th anniversary of American independence, reflects Trump’s broader push to honor Founding Fathers and “American Excellence,” even as critics warn it risks authoritarian overtones and misses artistic depth. Sculptor George Lundeen, who also crafted Trump’s likeness, was personally…
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