A mere week into President Donald Trump’s second term, his supporters are already making bold moves to immortalize him in one of America’s most iconic landmarks. The campaign to have Trump’s face carved into Mount Rushmore has gained momentum, spearheaded by his former aide, Corey Lewandowski.
During a recent appearance on “The Benny Show,” a popular MAGA-aligned social media platform, Lewandowski floated the idea as a constitutional workaround to extending Trump’s presidency beyond two terms. “Some really smart congressman should go and say, Donald Trump’s face on Mount Rushmore,” he suggested to host Benny Johnson. He emphasized the urgency, questioning, “What are we waiting on? We got the votes in the House. We got the votes in the Senate. I know a guy is gonna sign it, named Donald John Trump. Let’s get it done to memorialize what this man’s been able to achieve for this country.”
🚨Corey Lewandowski calls for President Trump’s face to be put on Mount Rushmore:
“What are we waiting on? Donald Trump’s face should be on Mt. Rushmore. We got the votes. Trump’s gonna sign it. Let’s get it done. To memorialize what this man’s achieved for this country.” pic.twitter.com/0fbIC2OpYf
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 24, 2025
The proposal quickly resonated with the MAGA base, receiving immediate support from The Benny Show’s executive producer, Alex Lorusso, who took to social media to ask, “Which Member of Congress will do the honors?” Within minutes, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), known for her staunch support of Trump, responded with action. She confirmed on X, “I’m actually filing the legislation as we speak,” signaling her intent to introduce a bill for this very purpose.
I’m actually filing the legislation as we speak. @alx @CLewandowski_ https://t.co/u90HCxSob4
— Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) January 25, 2025
Should this initiative succeed, Trump would join the ranks of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln, whose visages have adorned the South Dakota mountain since the monument’s completion in 1941. Each of these presidential busts stands approximately 60 feet tall, a testament to their contributions to American history.
This isn’t the first brush Trump has had with the idea of joining these historical figures on Mount Rushmore. Back in 2020, The New York Times revealed that Trump’s aides had previously discussed this ambitious plan with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, now serving as Trump’s Secretary of Homeland Security. Noem had shared that Trump expressed this aspiration in a meeting at the Oval Office, recounting, “I started laughing. He wasn’t laughing, so he was totally serious.”
This push to etch Trump’s legacy in stone at Mount Rushmore reflects not only his supporters’ admiration but also a significant cultural moment where political achievements are proposed to be celebrated in one of the most enduring symbols of American history. The debate around this proposal continues to stir discussions on the balance between honoring leaders and the implications of such monumental decisions on national identity and historical reverence.
