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Tennessee Republican Sends Burgum Letter Calling for Trump to Be Added to Mount Rushmore
PENNINGTON COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, JUL 3 – Rep. Andy Ogles cites Trump's recent 'One Big Beautiful Bill' and historic leadership as reasons for adding his likeness to Mount Rushmore alongside four iconic presidents.
- On July 3, 2025, Tennessee Republican Rep. Andy Ogles sent a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum urging him to explore adding President Donald Trump's likeness to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.
- This request follows a bill filed earlier in the U.S. House directing the Secretary of the Interior to arrange for carving Trump’s figure, citing his recent achievements including the Big Beautiful Bill as justification.
- Ogles called for a formal feasibility assessment addressing technical, legal, and cultural factors and urged public engagement and expert consultation, while acknowledging logistical and preservation challenges.
- RESPEC's 2020 assessment found no structurally sound rock near the existing faces for additions, estimating labor costs around $64 million and requiring about 180 workers for the project.
- The letter called for a transparent and thorough evaluation by the Department of the Interior to determine the best way to symbolically honor President Trump's leadership alongside the presidents currently featured on Mount Rushmore.
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Tennessee Lawmaker Wants Trump's Face on Rushmore
A Tennessee congressman is calling for President Trump's face to be added to Mount Rushmore, urging federal officials to study the possibility of expanding the iconic monument to reflect what he calls a new chapter in American history. GOP Rep. Andy Ogles has penned a letter asking Interior Secretary Doug...
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