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July 20, 2026
Trump Adds Thomas Jefferson Statue to Rose Garden
- The statue of Thomas Jefferson is the fifth installation in the Rose Garden, which Trump has repurposed for outdoor events.
- Trump aims to beautify the capital in line with America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
- The installation follows Trump's broader initiative to protect and promote historical statues amid ongoing debates about their representation.
2 Sources
- Trump makes yet another addition to the White House with bronze statue in the Rose GardenJul 20, 2026 at 2:56 PM · Independent
- White House Adds Jefferson Statue to the Rose GardenJul 20, 2026 at 7:46 PM · NYT