Saturday, September 12, 2026

The day in brief

Trump publicly called on the Smithsonian to install an 11-foot George Washington statue in Flag Hall and dedicate it on Constitution Day, September 17, 2026.

— Requested the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History install the statue, previously featured at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race, in its Flag Hall.
— Proposed a five-year exhibition honoring Washington's life and legacy, running from now through February 22, 2032, marking the 300th anniversary of his birth.
— Posts were made via Truth Social at 10:31 PM ET.

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Truth Social

@realDonaldTrump· 2h

So, I'm asking for the Smithsonian to install the 11-foot Washington statue that was featured at the recent Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race in the Museum's Flag Hall, and dedicate it this Constitution Day…

@realDonaldTrump· 2h

RT: https://truthsocial.com/users/realDonaldTrump/statuses/117255718355537976I am calling on the Smithsonian Institution to honor the Life and Legacy of George Washington, America's Greatest Hero, with a five-year exhibition at the National Museum of American History, beginning now, and continuing through, February 22, 2032, the 300th anniversary of Washington's birth.I am also calling on the Smit…

@realDonaldTrump· 1h