White House Cites 'The Sopranos' in Defense of Columbus Amid Planned Statue Installation Controversy
The White House defended Christopher Columbus by quoting Tony Soprano from 'The Sopranos' amid reports of a planned new statue in his honor. No further information was provided about Trump's plans.
The White House cited a quote from 'The Sopranos' character Tony Soprano in response to reports that President Donald Trump plans to install a new statue of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, amid controversy over the monument's depiction of Columbus' treatment of indigenous peoples. The administration defended the plan as a celebration of American history and culture. According to the quote, 'Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer' may be taken literally when it comes to dealing with critics of the statue. A decision on the statue's placement is expected soon.
