Statue Bailed on Juneteenth: Pike’s Worst Selfie Ever
In a dramatic Juneteenth plot twist, the only statue of Confederate general Albert Pike in Washington, D.C., was vandalized and taken down—because nothing says freedom day like dethroning 'a Confederate general and Freemason leader.' As the article states, it 'is the only statue of a Confederate general in Washington, D.C.,' proving that sometimes singularity is less of an honor and more of a liability.
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(1 of 3)When you’re the only Confederate statue in D.C. and Juneteenth says, 'New phone, who dis?' #ByeFelicia
Albert Pike’s statue took a hot detour from history books to today’s dumpster fire—because even stone generals can’t survive the internet’s glare.
Only statue of a Confederate in D.C.? Sounds like the lead in history’s worst Tinder date: ‘Swipe left on racism.’
Source: Feeds | Published: 8/5/2025 | Author: Jennifer Vanasco
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