A Tennessee congressman believes it is "essential" to add President Trump to Mount Rushmore to commemorate his "recent achievements."

If he is chosen, Belardo plans to make his sculptures at Monumental Labs, the New York workshop run by Springut, who has said he will front up to $100,000 to help artists who are selected with start-up costs that can be paid back when they get their government checks.

Republican Rep. Andy Ogles penned a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Thursday, asking that President Donald Trump’s mug be added to Mount Rushmore. “Given the scale and scope of President Trump’s recent achievements—especially the impending enactment of the Big Beautiful Bill,