Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., introduced legislation to carve President Trump’s face into Mt. Rushmore. Luna said the bill aims to honor the president for his “transformative impact” and “historical significance”.
Luna said in a statement: “President Trump’s bold leadership and steadfast dedication to America’s greatness have cemented his place in history. Mount Rushmore, a timeless symbol of our nation’s freedom and strength, deserves to reflect his towering legacy.”
Luna said Trump deserves a spot for economic growth, national security, and America first foreign policy that she contends happened thanks to his leadership.
Mt. Rushmore includes the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Lead sculptor Gutzon Borglum said he selected those four presidents because they represented the most important events in the history of the United States.
The carving of the national monument began in 1927 and ended in 1941. Nearly 400 participated in its creation; they earned approximately $8 a day. Workers used dynamite to carve 90%, using very precise amounts to chip away at the rock.
In a shocking move, a Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill to carve former President Donald Trump’s likeness into Mount Rushmore. The proposal has sparked controversy and debate across the country, with many questioning the appropriateness of adding another face to the iconic monument.
Supporters of the bill argue that Trump’s accomplishments and impact on American politics warrant his inclusion on Mount Rushmore, alongside other notable presidents like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. They believe that Trump’s presidency was historic and transformative, and that he deserves to be honored in this way.
However, critics of the bill argue that it sets a dangerous precedent and undermines the integrity of Mount Rushmore as a symbol of American democracy. They point out that Trump’s presidency was marked by divisiveness, controversy, and constitutional breaches, and that he does not belong on the same level as the founding fathers and other revered presidents.
The bill is likely to face fierce opposition and scrutiny as it makes its way through the legislative process. Whether or not Trump’s face will ever be carved into Mount Rushmore remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure – this proposal has reignited the national conversation about how we choose to honor our leaders and commemorate our history.
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