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Trump adds Columbus statue, black granite walkway at White House

President Donald Trump added a Christopher Columbus statue and new black granite paving stones to the West Wing colonnade as part of ongoing changes to the White House grounds.

Published Mar 24, 2026, 5:33 PM EDT | WFMZZ

President Donald Trump has continued his White House makeover by installing a statue of Christopher Columbus and laying new black granite paving stones along the West Wing colonnade. The updates extend recent alterations to the grounds and exterior of the presidential residence.