""In this White House, Christopher Columbus is a hero, and President Trump will ensure he's honored as such for generations to come," the White House posted on X."
""We are delighted the statue has found a place where it can peacefully shine and be protected," said John Pica, president of the Italian American Organizations United."
"The original statue was toppled by protesters on July 4, 2020, and thrown into Baltimore's Inner Harbor after anger boiled over following the death of George Floyd."
"In recent years, some people, institutions and government entities have displaced Columbus Day with recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day."
A replica statue of Christopher Columbus has been installed at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, supported by President Trump's administration. This statue replaces one destroyed during protests in 2020 against racism. Trump endorses Columbus as a hero, emphasizing his role in European colonization. The statue's placement is backed by the Italian American Organizations United. The original statue was vandalized amid protests following George Floyd's death, with many advocating for Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day in recent years.
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