The event followed a formal proclamation by Trump designating Oct. 12, 2026, as Columbus Day. The president used the gathering to assert that the legacy of Christopher Columbus will not be erased by "radical extremists," explicitly distancing the holiday from the Indigenous Peoples' Day observances maintained by the Biden administration.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Story
Trump Installs Rebuilt Baltimore Columbus Monument at White House
US Politics12 days ago
Two artworks honoring the explorer were unveiled on the presidential grounds Friday, one of which is a restored 1860 marble sculpture from Italy. This figure, sculpted by Giovanni Battista Costoli and provided by the Lido Civic Club of Washington, was installed in the Rose Garden. The second is a 13 foot reconstructed monument from Baltimore that was originally inaugurated by Ronald Reagan in 1984 before being toppled and thrown into the harbor during 2020 protests. President Donald Trump told guests at the installation ceremony that those who did not like Columbus were "in the wrong room."
Looking for more context or analysis?
Tilt chat provides reliable, tailored insights, alerts, and automations.