LOADING ERROR LOADINGA Confederate leader’s statue is back up in Washington, D.C., following President Donald Trump’s directive to restore such monuments earlier this year. This past summer, Trump restored the names of nine Army bases that once honored Confederate generals as well. At the time, Trump criticized D.C. police for allegedly failing to do their job and allowing the statue to be toppled. Because Truth Still Matters Your Support Fuels Our Mission Your Support Fuels Our Mission Your Support Fuels Our Reporting In a time of misinformation and noise, HuffPost stays grounded in facts and empathy. Your membership fuels journalism that strengthens democracy.
