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New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy USA Today, Waco Tribune-Herald · July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.

Why this matters in The Waco

The addition of a new statue in the White House Rose Garden, created by a sculptor who has worked with former President Trump, may seem like a distant event to Waco residents, but it has implications for local artists and their potential involvement in high-profile projects. The fact that a sculptor with a connection to Trump was chosen for this project raises questions about the role of politics in the selection of artists for public commissions. In Waco, where public art installations are becoming increasingly prominent, the community may want to consider how to balance artistic merit with political influence when selecting artists for local projects. As Waco continues to develop its own public art scene, the city's leaders and residents will need to navigate these complex issues to ensure that local artists have opportunities to showcase their work.

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Category: local · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: Waco Tribune-Herald · Reading time: 1 min

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Original reporting	Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy USA Today, Waco Tribune-Herald
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New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

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