Washington D.C. to Remove Black Lives Matter Plaza Mural

Mayor Bowser cites economic challenges and federal pressures in decision to repaint the symbolic landmark.

The Black Lives Matter mural near the White House, created in 2020, will be replaced with a new design tied to America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
Mayor Muriel Bowser stated the decision was made to focus on pressing economic issues and avoid conflicts with Congress and the Trump administration.
Republican Rep. Andrew Clyde recently introduced legislation threatening to withhold federal funds unless the plaza was renamed Liberty Plaza and the mural removed.
The Trump administration has expressed dissatisfaction with the mural, as part of broader federal interventions in Washington D.C. governance.
Critics view the removal as erasing an important symbol of racial justice, while supporters see it as a pragmatic move to protect the city’s autonomy and financial stability.