A controversial expansion of the White House Rose Garden is underway, with plans to install a statue of Christopher Columbus alongside existing figures like Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. The move has drawn attention as part of a broader recognition of Italian American heritage, highlighted during a recent ceremony at the White House. Supporters praise the figure’s historical legacy, while critics question the selection amid ongoing debates over colonial-era monuments. The addition signals a shift in how certain historical figures are commemorated in national spaces.
Trump lauded the famous Italian American’s accomplishments in a ceremony at the White House as he prepares to add a statue of Columbus to the Rose Garden, where it will join statues of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.
