Donald Trump, South Dakota and Mount Rushmore

Nonprofit condemns South Dakota governor’s invitation to Trump
NDN Collective CEO Nick Tilsen says his organization will ‘again be making a stand’ should Trump accept Gov. Larry Rhoden’s invitation to attend a July 4 celebration at Mount Rushmore
South Dakota governor invites Donald Trump to 2026 fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden invited President Donald Trump to celebrate the country's 250th birthday with fireworks at Mount Rushmore next year.
Donald Trump To Be Put on Mount Rushmore Under Republican Bill
In August 2024, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested that Trump's predecessor Joe Biden could be added to Mount Rushmore while citing his achievements during his time in office. The suggestion was widely mocked and criticized by MAGA figures.
Donald Trump gets invite to Mount Rushmore fireworks for America’s 250th birthday
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has invited President Donald Trump to attend a fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore on July 4, 2026, for America’s 250th birthday. Rhoden called it “the biggest birthday party ever” and expressed confidence that Trump would support the event.
SD Gov. Rhoden, US Rep Johnson invite Trump to fireworks at Mount Rushmore
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has officially invited President Donald Trump to “come to Mount Rushmore for Independence Day in 2026 to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with fireworks.” Rhoden expressed excitement for the potential fireworks show,
Gov. Larry Rhoden invites President Donald Trump to fireworks at Mount Rushmore
"We are ready to throw the biggest birthday party ever for the United States of America," Gov. Larry Rhoden said in a letter to the president about 2026.
'Essential': LSS of South Dakota responds to Trump allies' allegations of money laundering
Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is refuting accusations that it's getting illegal payments from the government.
Callers swamp Senate offices in Trump’s first weeks, leading to busy signals and full voicemail
Callers are getting busy signals and voicemail inboxes are full at many U.S. Senate offices. People are trying to reach out ...
Donald Trump and the incredible shrinking Congress
The framers of the Constitution imagined Congress as the preeminent branch of government. But many GOP lawmakers on Capitol ...
GOP proposal to add Trump to Mount Rushmore is part of a ridiculous pattern
The legislation to add the president to Mount Rushmore will almost certainly fail — but that doesn't mean it's irrelevant.
Mount Rushmore and a third term: GOP lawmakers rush to flatter Trump
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., filed legislation to expunge the two impeachments of Trump, an attempt to clear the ...
GOP bill would add Trump's face to Mount Rushmore
The one-page bill directs the secretary of the interior to arrange for the 'carving of the figure' of Trump on the memorial.
You're hired! Here's who passed Congress' Trump cabinet test and how stormy their hearings were
While some, like Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sailed through, others, like Attorney General Pam Bondi, saw their ...
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Gov. Rhoden, Dusty invite Trump to SD for fireworks
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has officially invited President Donald Trump to “come to Mount Rushmore for Independence Day ...
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Kristi Noem joins Trump's cabinet, Larry Rhoden is the new South Dakota governor
Rhoden, formerly the 39th lieutenant governor of South Dakota, received Noem's official resignation as governor on ...