White House accused of cherry-picking statue reactions
#TrumpDC #StatueControversyWhite House deceptively edited reactions to Trump's $5M gilded DC statues, showcasing only praise while omitting critics calling them "gaudy" and "tacky." The renovation, part of a $1.2B beautification plan, drew mixed reviews from travelers and locals. read more
Trump celebrates slave-owning founder statue near White House
#Trump #StatueControversyPresident Trump praised the reinstalled Caesar Rodney statue near the White House, a slave-owning Founding Father removed during 2020 BLM protests. He urged Americans to visit it, calling it a tribute to independence. read more
Controversy Surrounds Removal of Joan of Arc Statue in Nice
#FrenchDestiny #StatueControversyA £144k Joan of Arc statue in Nice, France, commissioned by a right-wing mayor, is ordered to be removed due to a breach of public procurement rules. The mayor criticizes the ruling, calling it an attack on national identity. read more