Trump Reinstalls Columbus Statue Near White House, Rewriting History

Former President Trump has installed a replica of a Christopher Columbus statue near the White House, despite the statue's controversial legacy. The move is seen as an attempt to rewrite history.
Trump's administration recently took a firm stance on the legacy of Christopher Columbus, a man with a well-documented history of genocide and enslavement. Last week, a spokesman announced the installation of a Columbus statue on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, declaring that in this White House, Christopher Columbus is a hero.
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