- A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed near the White House by President Donald Trump’s administration.
- The statue is a replica of one that was thrown into Baltimore's harbor in 2020 during widespread protests against institutional racism.
- The White House said that Donald Trump considers Columbus a hero and “will ensure he’s honored as such for generations to come”.
- The original statue was toppled by protesters who viewed Columbus as responsible for the genocide and exploitation of native peoples.
- Donald Trump has criticised the shift towards recognising Indigenous Peoples Day, vowing to “bring Columbus Day back from the ashes”.
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