Visitors to Mount Rushmore—arguably one South Dakota's greatest pieces of mountain art—have decreased every year since 2012. I submit that there is a very clear reason for this dip in attendance: the United States no longer commands respect.
The good news is it's not too late to inspire and lead once more! On behalf of the American people, I propose that we add a NEW face to Mount Rushmore. A figure whose very presence DEMANDS deference: King Koopa (AKA Bowser, AKA "the Great Demon King") of the Super Mario universe.
This may seem like an odd choice seeing that Koopa is not American, human, or even real. However, King Koopa's imposing visage captured in a 100-foot tall rock wall is guaranteed to revitalize any nation with the ability and vision to make it a reality. God bless America.