Fact Check: Did Trump suggest replacing George Floyd statue with one of Charlie Kirk?

According to the viral claim, President Trump has suggested removing George Floyd’s statue

BY SAURAV SURESH

PUBLISHED SEP 4, 2026

A social media post claims that President Donald Trump suggested replacing the George Floyd statue with one of Charlie Kirk (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Ahead of the first death anniversary of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a social media post claimed that President Donald Trump has suggested replacing the statue of George Floyd with that of Kirk. The claim has sparked a strong reaction among online users, prompting a fact-check.

Claim: Trump suggested replacing George Floyd's statue with Charlie Kirk's

While many praised the president for the alleged move, others slammed him (@corafortin/X)

According to the viral claim, President Trump has suggested removing George Floyd’s statue and replacing it with the one of Charlie Kirk.

The claim has been amplified by several accounts on X, garnering hundreds of thousands of views and triggering mixed reactions from online users.

While many praised the president for the alleged move, others slammed him, with some even accusing the president of being a racist, indicating that many believe the claim is true.

Meanwhile, a few others remained skeptical and called for a fact-check.

Fact Check: Trump made no such comments

President Donald Trump speaks at an event at the General Motors Proving Ground Monday, July 27, 2026, in Milford, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

However, the claim is false, as there are no relevant reports of the president making such a controversial suggestion.

There are no press releases, official statements, announcements, or social media posts from Trump or the White House about replacing George Floyd’s statue with that of the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), who was killed on September 10, 2025.

Given the controversy of the rumor, if the claim were true, prominent news media outlets would have made sure to widely cover it, even making headlines.

A fact-check by Grok also debunked the claim, stating, “There is no credible evidence that President Trump has suggested removing a George Floyd statue and replacing it with the one of Charlie Kirk. The graphic circulating on X is an unverified meme-style claim, not backed by official statements or mainstream reporting.”

Donald Trump's praise for Charlie Kirk

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 15: CEO of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk speaks on stage on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. The RNC takes place from July 15-18. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) — CEO of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk speaks on stage on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Although Trump did not announce a statue for the slain conservative activist, the president has expressed his respect and admiration for Kirk several times.

In April this year, speaking at TPUSA's 'Build the Red Wall' event, Trump honored Kirk by calling him a "fearless warrior" and friend whose political legacy continues to grow.

"Standing here today is clear to see that Charlie's voice is not silenced; it's roaring and roaring back louder, frankly, than ever before," Trump expressed.

"He was such a great friend of mine. We talked all the time, we speak all the time, talking about politics, we talked about God, we talked about everything you can talk about," Trump shared with the audience.