Donald Trump, South Dakota and Mount Rushmore

Nonprofit condemns South Dakota governor’s invitation to Trump
NDN Collective CEO Nick Tilsen says his organization will ‘again be making a stand’ should Trump accept Gov. Larry Rhoden’s invitation to attend a July 4 celebration at Mount Rushmore
South Dakota governor invites Donald Trump to 2026 fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden invited President Donald Trump to celebrate the country's 250th birthday with fireworks at Mount Rushmore next year.
Donald Trump To Be Put on Mount Rushmore Under Republican Bill
In August 2024, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested that Trump's predecessor Joe Biden could be added to Mount Rushmore while citing his achievements during his time in office. The suggestion was widely mocked and criticized by MAGA figures.
GOP bill would add Trump's face to Mount Rushmore
The one-page bill directs the secretary of the interior to arrange for the 'carving of the figure' of Trump on the memorial.
Florida Republican introduces bill to add Trump to Mount Rushmore
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) introduced a bill Tuesday seeking to add President Trump’s face to the Mount Rushmore monument. “His remarkable accomplishments for our country
Donald Trump gets invite to Mount Rushmore fireworks for America’s 250th birthday
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has invited President Donald Trump to attend a fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore on July 4, 2026, for America’s 250th birthday. Rhoden called it “the biggest birthday party ever” and expressed confidence that Trump would support the event.
SD Gov. Rhoden, US Rep Johnson invite Trump to fireworks at Mount Rushmore
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has officially invited President Donald Trump to “come to Mount Rushmore for Independence Day in 2026 to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with fireworks.” Rhoden expressed excitement for the potential fireworks show,
Gov. Larry Rhoden invites President Donald Trump to fireworks at Mount Rushmore
"We are ready to throw the biggest birthday party ever for the United States of America," Gov. Larry Rhoden said in a letter to the president about 2026.
GOP proposal to add Trump to Mount Rushmore is part of a ridiculous pattern
The legislation to add the president to Mount Rushmore will almost certainly fail — but that doesn't mean it's irrelevant.
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House Advances Bill To Create New State Monument, Mount Rushmore-Sized Optional
A legislative committee advanced a bill on Thursday that would create a group to study building a "Monument to America" in ...
Mount Rushmore and a third term: GOP lawmakers rush to flatter Trump
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., filed legislation to expunge the two impeachments of Trump, an attempt to clear the ...
'Let's get carving!': Congresswoman introduces bill to add Trump to Mount Rushmore
Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna introduced a bill to carve President Donald Trump into Mount Rushmore alongside four ...
South Dakotans in the federal government
Welcome to a new weekly feature reviewing South Dakotans in the federal government, where we keep an eye on Sens. John Thune and Mike Rounds, Rep. Dusty Johnson and Secretary of the Department of ...
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Proposed Mount Rushmore of Wyoming bill passes House committee
A Wyoming House committee on Thursday passed a bill seeking to create a Wyoming Version of Mount Rushmore as a boon for the state’s travel industry and education fund.