Donald Trump Requests Smithsonian Exhibits Featuring George Washington
Donald Trump has requested the Smithsonian Institution to install statues and an exhibit featuring George Washington, as reported by KXAN Austin.
Austin, TX, September 11, 2026 — Former President Donald Trump has formally requested that the Smithsonian Institution consider installing statues and an exhibit dedicated to George Washington. The report detailing this request comes from KXAN Austin.
The specifics of the request, including the exact nature of the proposed statues and exhibit, were not fully detailed in the information provided. It is also not specified when this request was made or to which specific department or museum within the Smithsonian Institution it was directed. The Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums and research centers administered by the United States government, constituting the largest museum, education, and research complex in the world.
George Washington, the first President of the United States, is a central figure in American history, often referred to as the “Father of His Country.” His presidency, from 1789 to 1797, established many precedents for the office of the President of the United States. Exhibits and artifacts related to George Washington are housed in several Smithsonian museums, particularly within the National Museum of American History.
The contractor responsible for fulfilling or processing such a request, if any, was not identified. The outcome or response from the Smithsonian Institution to Mr. Trump’s request has not been made public according to the source report. No timeline for a potential installation or exhibition has been announced.
Further details regarding the scope of the proposed installations and the specific motivations behind the request were not available at the time of this report. The Smithsonian Institution’s standard procedures for accepting or commissioning new exhibits typically involve curatorial review and board approval. Information regarding any potential funding or logistical plans associated with these proposed installations was also not provided.
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