Trump Announces National Garden of American Heroes for West Potomac Park

President Donald Trump announced plans Friday for a National Garden of American Heroes in Washington, D.C.'s West Potomac Park.

Trump made the announcement in a morning post on Truth Social. "I am proud to announce the site of the NATIONAL GARDEN OF AMERICAN HEROES. This magnificent exhibition of statues will be located in West Potomac Park, which we are transforming into one of the World's most beautiful public spaces," he wrote.

"Right now, it is a totally BARREN field of Prime Waterfront Real Estate along our Mighty Potomac River. When finished, West Potomac Park will be a World Class Masterpiece with elegant Landscaping, and adorned with Beautiful Statues, and be yet another one of my great projects to make Washington, D.C., the Safest and Most Beautiful Capital in the World," the post continued.

Trump said the garden will feature "the MOST BEAUTIFUL collection of statues of AMERICAN HEROES, featuring our Illustrious Founding Fathers, Military Warriors, Religious Leaders, Civil Rights Champions, World Class Athletes, Artists, Entertainers, and MORE." He added that people from America and the world will come to learn and be inspired by the 'Greats.' The project aims to honor the 250th birthday of the United States.

The post included an aerial photo of West Potomac Park, the planned site.

The garden would expand Trump's plans to build legacy infrastructure in the nation's capital. The White House ballroom project, now underway, stands as the most prominent example of his D.C. efforts. Trump also seeks approval for other major projects.

Ahead of America's 250th birthday celebrations, Trump is renovating the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The work addresses leaks and adds a blue liner to enhance the water's appearance. Trump said the project will cost under $2 million. "It's so important for our country," he said in a May 7 announcement.

Trump is seeking approval from Congress and the National Capital Planning Commission for a massive "Triumphal Arch" in front of Arlington National Cemetery.