Replica of Baltimore Columbus Statue Finds Home in DC
March 23, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via WBAL-TV

A replica of the Christopher Columbus statue, dumped into Baltimore's harbor by 2020 rioters, now stands proudly on White House grounds, built by Tilghman and Will Hemsley from recovered pieces. Gifted by the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations, it honors Columbus as America's original hero, as President Trump affirms. This bold move rejects woke cancel culture that trashed history during the George Floyd unrest, restoring monuments like Confederate ones too. Read more about this...