Staff Reports
Doug Burgum, the Secretary of the Interior, recently made headlines with a bold statement about the prospect of President Donald Trump joining the ranks of the great American leaders immortalized on Mount Rushmore. In a chat with Lara Trump, a staunch advocate for her father-in-law and a Fox News host, Burgum expressed confidence that there’s plenty of room for Trump on the famous granite face of the mountain. One has to wonder if the Park Service has a “VIP” section for presidents who left an indelible mark on the country.
The context of Burgum’s comments coincided with an executive order signed by Trump that empowers the Interior Secretary to evaluate which monuments and memorials—particularly those erased during Biden’s tenure—paint an “accurate” picture of American history. Sounds to this writer like a necessary exercise in historical accuracy, especially considering how easily the left seems to rewrite history. After all, it’s hard to imagine a country that strives for a comprehensive portrayal of its past would overlook someone as impactful as Trump.
Burgum evoked the spirit of patriotism when he hinted at plans for fireworks and celebrations around Mount Rushmore as America gears up for its 250th anniversary in 2026. The image of Old Glory waving proudly next to the faces of history’s presidents while celebrating Trump’s legacy is bound to send shivers down the spines of the left, who have been busy ensuring that their distorted narratives have free reign without any formidable opposition.
Yes, do it. It would make the Leftists' heads explode 🤯 All the more reason to do it.
Doug Burgum: ‘Certainly Have Room’ for Trump on Mount Rushmorehttps://t.co/6cMsPZtV53
— Scott4Trump (@Scott_4Trump) March 31, 2025
This isn’t the first time talks about Trump’s addition to Mount Rushmore have bubbled up. Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna from Florida has even floated legislation calling for Trump’s face to be added—though it’s been suggested humorously that this proposal might need a bit of “fine-tuning” before it gets traction. One suspects that if this were happening under a Democrat president, such proposals would be met with applause rather than scrutiny.
In addition to the Mount Rushmore discussions, Rep. Claudia Tenney from New York has sought to enshrine Trump’s birthday as a federal holiday, calling it a movement to honor a man deemed pivotal in modern presidential history. Whether one is a Trump fan or not, there’s no denying that his influence was felt domestically and internationally. One can only imagine the monumental eye rolls from the liberal faction as they consider a federal holiday dedicated to someone who actually achieved results they’ve been unable to replicate.
It’s clear that conservatives are more than willing to celebrate a president whose policies they proudly support. Amid the drumbeat of historical revisionism from the left, Burgum’s comments come as a defiant proclamation that the contributions of Donald Trump will not be buried in the sands of time. With upcoming proposals aiming to cement Trump’s legacy into both law and the cultural fabric of America, it seems there’s no shortage of enthusiasm to ensure that the spirit of American greatness—as demonstrated by Trump—is forever commemorated.
