Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna recently proposed legislation to add Donald Trump’s face to Mount Rushmore alongside past presidents. The idea has garnered support from various conservative figures, including Elon Musk. This push can be understood within the context of Trump’s fixation with the monument, which he and his supporters associate with a particular narrative of American history emphasizing manifest destiny. The origins of Mount Rushmore trace back to Gutzon Borglum’s vision, once intertwined with his controversial affiliations, pointing to the complex relationship between monuments and their associated legacies.
The idea of carving Donald Trump's likeness into Mount Rushmore reflects his and the MAGA movement's fixation on American history framed around concepts of manifest destiny and righteousness.
Support for the legislation proposing to add Trump to Mount Rushmore has come from various Republican members of Congress, conservative media, and public figures like Elon Musk.
The memorial, originally designed by sculptor Gutzon Borglum, was reconceived to align with Trump’s vision of an America that affirms its founding ideals and manifest destiny.
Trump's speech at Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2020, marked a pivotal moment, connecting the monument increasingly with his political identity and vision for America.
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