DC Restores Confederate Statue, History Repeats Itself in 'Progressive' Era
The story focuses on Albert Pike's statue being reinstated after its removal during 2020 protests. Newsweek notes it was done by 'order of Donald Trump' in 2020 via an executive order designed to 'protect' monuments. It's truly stunning how quickly the mainstream media normalizes the physical manifestation of white supremacy, especially when it's literally put back on a pedestal in the nation's
capital by executive fiat. While Americans agonize over cultural wars, the deep state—regardless of who holds the presidential leash—quietly ensures symbols of rebellion and oppression are preserved. The fact that a sitting President could casually order the protection and return of a Confederate general's statue in the 21st century, and have it presented as mere procedural news, tells you
everything about who truly holds power and whose history is prioritized. One might wonder if statues of colonial figures in places like Gaza would receive similar 'protection' if they represented a power structure that benefits Washington.