Trump Plans Statues of Legendary Athletes in National Garden of American Heroes

President Donald Trump announced plans to honor several American sports legends and civil rights leaders with statues in the National Garden of American Heroes during a Black History Month event at the White House. Among those to be honored are Kobe Bryant, Muhammad Ali, Jackie Robinson, and civil rights figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman. UFC CEO Dana White expressed his support for the initiative, celebrating the recognition of Bryant and other influential figures in American history. Trump stated that this outdoor statue park would predominantly showcase remarkable women and highlight the contributions of Black American icons. The garden aims to immortalize those who have made significant impacts on sports, culture, and society. Trump emphasized that the garden will feature beautiful works of art in the form of statues dedicated to these heroes.