A statue of Christopher Columbus has been installed near the White House, marking a new addition to a series of historical monuments under U.S. President Donald Trump, officials said.
The sculpture stands outside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building along Pennsylvania Avenue, where it is visible to the public. It is a reconstruction of a monument originally unveiled in Baltimore in 1984 and later removed during protests in 2020.
According to officials, the statue was restored using recovered fragments through a joint effort involving community groups, local authorities and sculptors, with funding from charities and federal support. An inscription on the base references its destruction in July 2020 and its restoration.
White House spokesperson said the installation reflects the administration’s position on preserving historical figures, describing Columbus as an important figure in American history.
The move is part of a broader initiative to expand monuments across Washington, including a proposed “Garden of Heroes” expected to feature prominent Americans. Officials said additional statues are planned as part of the ongoing project, which continues to draw public attention and debate.
