🇺🇸 Donald Trump
Naked gold Trump statue dubbed The Orange Plague unveiled at European Parliament
What happened
The 8.5-foot-tall sculpture, created by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt, depicts Trump naked and covered in gold leaf, sitting on the back of a frail man with a golf club and ball nearby. The statue, previously exhibited at the Munich Security Conference and COP30 U.N. climate conference, was sponsored by Danish politician Per Clausen and will remain on display through Thursday. More than 1,000 3D-printed miniatures of the sculpture are being handed out to passersby as "protest tokens."
Why it matters
The exhibit is intended to spark debate about Trump's power and influence in Europe, with the artist and sponsor alleging that Trump's actions are a significant problem for Europeans. The exhibit's approval by the European Parliament's quaestors does not amount to an official endorsement of its message. The display is part of a broader discussion about Trump's impact on the environment.
Key facts
- Artist Jens Galschiøt also calls the work "King of Injustice".
- The statue is covered in 23-carat gold leaf.
- The exhibit was previously displayed at the Munich Security Conference and COP30 U.N. climate conference.
- Danish politician Per Clausen sponsored the exhibit.
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