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Trump to Honor Controversial Founding Father with Statue Display

3/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to display Caesar Rodney's statue, a founding father and slave owner, in Washington's Freedom Plaza for the 250th birthday.
Caesar Rodney had his statue removed in 2020 amid racial reckoning after casting Delaware's 1776 vote.
The Interior Department confirmed the plan.
Supporters say Rodney's significance warrants recognition, while critics call it an affront to Black Americans.

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to display Caesar Rodney's statue, a founding father and slave owner, in Washington's Freedom Plaza for the 250th birthday.
Caesar Rodney had his statue removed in 2020 amid racial reckoning after casting Delaware's 1776 vote.
The Interior Department confirmed the plan.
Supporters say Rodney's significance warrants recognition, while critics call it an affront to Black Americans.