Trump goes for gold again with eye-catching makeover of D.C. landmark

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe two bronze statues, named 'Sacrifice' and 'Valor,' have been covered in 23.75-karat gold leaf, following previous renovations in the 1970s, 1984, and 2005 (AFP via Getty Images)President Donald Trump shared images on Truth Social of the newly regilded Arts of War sculptures in Washington, D.C., which stand at the entrance of Arlington Memorial Bridge. The two bronze statues, named 'Sacrifice' and 'Valor,' have been covered in 23.75-karat gold leaf, following previous renovations in the 1970s, 1984, and 2005. This restoration project, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior's 'auramaxxing' effort for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, cost over $5.1 million and was completed by The Gilders’ Studio. Trump had claimed the statues would be fully regilded by July 3, and this effort is consistent with his repeated attempts to beautify parts of Washington, D.C. during his second presidency. Past beautification initiatives include the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which later faced issues, and a proposed 250-foot ceremonial arch near Memorial Circle. In fullTrump shares glimpse of regilded Arts of War sculptures, the latest in president’s beautification project of DCMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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