Trump announces location for planned 'Garden of American Heroes'

President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he had selected a site along the Potomac River to house his planned "Garden of American Heroes."

Trump has sought, since his first term, to create a monument to iconic Americans. He indicated Friday that he hoped to build the garden as part of the 250th anniversary of America celebrations.

"This magnificent exhibition of statues will be located in West Potomac Park, which we are transforming into one of the World's most beautiful public spaces," he posted on Truth Social. "Right now, it is a totally BARREN field of Prime Waterfront Real Estate along our Mighty Potomac River. When finished, West Potomac Park will be a World Class Masterpiece with elegant Landscaping, and adorned with Beautiful Statues, and be yet another one of my great projects to make Washington, D.C., the Safest and Most Beautiful Capital in the World."

"The National Garden of American Heroes will feature the MOST BEAUTIFUL collection of statues of AMERICAN HEROES, featuring our Illustrious Founding Fathers, Military Warriors, Religious Leaders, Civil Rights Champions, World Class Athletes, Artists, Entertainers, and MORE," he added. "The people of America (and the World!) will come here to learn and be inspired by the 'Greats'. The National Garden of American Heroes is one more project we are undertaking to honor the 250th Birthday of the Greatest Nation on Earth, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!"

Trump included a photo of the area, which featured the Washington and Lincoln Memorials and the Tidal Basin itself.

Apart from the planned garden, Trump has sought to build other monuments, including a triumphal arch between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.