Reports suggest that Donald Trump is set to cover four bronze horse statues in gold ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. He’ll spend $5 million in taxpayer funds. This statue makeover is part of a larger renovation plan, which includes marble repaving, fountain restoration, and park upgrades.
Donald Trump will reportedly spend millions for gold makeover
According to NOTUS, Trump wants the four bronze horses surrounding the Lincoln Memorial painted in gold. These statues, referred to as “Arts of War” and “Arts of Peace,” were built in 1951, and repairs took place in the 1970s. Since their installation, a common problem these structures have faced is corrosion and cracks in the stone. With America’s birthday approaching on July 4, Trump intends to resolve these problems, including covering them in a fresh coat of gold paint, as he plans to spend massively in taxpayer funds on these statues.
In a statement to The Daily Beast, an Interior Department representative addressed the latest renovations. They said, “President Donald J. Trump is fulfilling his commitment to make D.C. Safe and Beautiful as shown by record low crime rates and renovations to fountains and parks across the capital. The Arts of War statues are currently being regilded ahead of our nation’s 250. This is the first time in 50 years these statues have been regilded.”
As the issues related to the statues’ corrosion have been long-standing, it remains to be seen how they could be resolved in a shorter amount of time. The park service notice stated that before the gold coating, the statues would be required to be deep-cleaned and repaired. “We do know that anytime you rush something, there are always problems. Only time will tell, you know,” a person said, referring to how effectively the makeover might pan out.
Recently, a lawsuit has been filed against the president by the Vietnam War veterans over his construction of an arch between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. They regarded the construction as disrespectfully obstructing the view of the two sites.
