A viral online rumor falsely alleges that President Trump proposed taking down George Floyd’s statue
WASHINGTON, DC: As the first death anniversary of conservative activist Charlie Kirk approaches, social media users have been sharing a claim that President Donald Trump wants to replace the George Floyd monument with one dedicated to Kirk. This assertion quickly generated immense online debate and necessitated a thorough review of the facts.
Claim: Trump proposed substituting George Floyd’s monument with Charlie Kirk’s
The circulating narrative suggests that President Trump intends to dismantle the George Floyd monument in favor of honoring the late conservative figure.
Numerous posts across X have propelled the rumor forward, racking up hundreds of thousands of views and sparking polarized commentary.
While a segment of users applauded the notion, detractors heavily criticized the president, with some labeling the idea racially motivated—demonstrating that many took the rumor at face value.
At the same time, cautious observers questioned the validity of the post and pushed for verification.
Fact Check: No such statement was ever made by Trump
Ultimately, the rumor holds no truth, as there are zero legitimate reports indicating the president put forward any such proposal.
Neither the White House nor President Trump has issued official statements, press releases, or social media updates regarding the erection of a monument for the late Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder, who tragically passed away on September 10, 2025.
Had a statement of this magnitude actually occurred, major news networks would have immediately picked up the story and placed it at the forefront of their coverage.
An independent evaluation by Grok also debunked the narrative, noting, “There is no credible evidence that President Trump has suggested removing a George Floyd statue and replacing it with the one of Charlie Kirk. The graphic circulating on X is an unverified meme-style claim, not backed by official statements or mainstream reporting.”
History of Donald Trump’s praise for Charlie Kirk
Although plans for a statue have not been announced, Trump has consistently voiced high regard and appreciation for Kirk on multiple occasions.
Earlier this year in April, during an appearance at TPUSA’s ‘Build the Red Wall’ gathering, Trump paid tribute to Kirk, describing him as a close friend and a “fearless warrior” whose political influence continues to expand.
“Standing here today is clear to see that Charlie’s voice is not silenced; it’s roaring and roaring back louder, frankly, than ever before,” Trump remarked.
“He was such a great friend of mine. We talked all the time, we speak all the time, talking about politics, we talked about God, we talked about everything you can talk about,” he told the crowd.