Trump has ordered the installation of a new statue in Washington, DC of Albert Pike a confederate general who supported slavery, was allegedly involved in the KKK, and said only “the white race” is “fit to govern”.

The National Park Service, under the Trump administration (current as of August 2025), announced plans to restore and reinstall the bronze statue of Albert Pike in Washington, DC. This statue had been toppled and defaced during protests in June 2020.

Albert Pike was indeed a Confederate general and diplomat who supported the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Historical records confirm his advocacy for slavery as an institution and his alignment with white supremacist views prevalent in that era.

Allegations about Pike's involvement with the Ku Klux Klan exist but are debated among historians; some sources suggest he was involved in early Klan activities, while others dispute the extent or nature of his involvement.

The claim that Pike said only “the white race” is “fit to govern” aligns with documented statements reflecting his white supremacist ideology.

The decision to reinstall the statue has been controversial, reflecting ongoing debates about Confederate monuments and their place in public spaces.