Black Lives Matter Mural Removed in Washington Following Republican Pressure

The iconic mural near the White House, created during 2020 protests, was erased as the city faces mounting political and financial challenges.

Workers began removing the Black Lives Matter mural on March 10, located near the White House and a symbol of the 2020 anti-racism protests.
The mural had been a focal point of protests following the killing of George Floyd and was commissioned by Washington's Democratic mayor, Muriel Bowser.
Mayor Bowser cited financial pressures and federal job cuts, driven by President Trump and his ally Elon Musk, as reasons for not contesting its removal.
Republican lawmakers reportedly threatened to withhold federal funding unless the mural was removed and the area renamed Liberty Plaza.
The removal has sparked criticism from residents who see it as erasing a significant symbol of racial justice and compassion.