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A groundbreaking proposal has emerged from Florida Representative Anna Paulina Luna, who’s seeking to immortalize Donald Trump alongside America’s most revered presidents on Mount Rushmore.
Luna unveiled her legislative initiative on X, expressing her belief that Trump’s achievements warrant recognition on this iconic monument.
“His remarkable accomplishments for our country and the success he will continue to deliver deserve the highest recognition and honor on this iconic national monument,” Luna declared, adding enthusiastically, “Let’s get carving!”
I've officially introduced legislation to put President Trump's face on Mount Rushmore.
His remarkable accomplishments for our country and the success he will continue to deliver deserve the highest recognition and honor on this iconic national monument. Let's get carving! pic.twitter.com/vfFuebuS7F
— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) January 28, 2025
Her office released an official statement detailing the proposal: “This bill aims to honor President Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States, for his transformative impact on America and the historical significance of his leadership.
“The proposal emphasizes the consequential accomplishments made under President Trump’s leadership, including economic growth, national security, and a foreign policy that brought peace to the world and put America first.”
Should the legislation succeed, Trump would join Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln on the monument. Historically, similar attempts have faced resistance, as evidenced by Congress’s rejection of adding Ronald Reagan in 1999, according to Axios.
If Trump ends Federal Income tax put that M’fer on Mount Rushmore the next damn day. pic.twitter.com/HDE7W23ZP9
— Bronson (@rageBronsonYT) January 28, 2025
While the proposal faces significant hurdles, particularly from Democratic opposition, Trump’s legacy remains in flux as he potentially approaches another presidential term.
For context, Theodore Roosevelt, the most recent president featured on Rushmore, served until 1909, with construction beginning eighteen years after his presidency. Trump’s potential addition would mark a significant departure from this historical precedent.
As Trump begins his campaign for a second term, many suggest focusing on immediate challenges rather than discussions about memorialization.