Gilded Statue of Nude, Golf-Club-Wielding Trump Installed in European Parliament
A gilded, 8.5-foot-tall statue of a nude Donald Trump holding a golf club has been installed inside the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. Titled "The Orange Plague" and also referred to as the "King of Injustice," the sculpture depicts Trump sitting on the shoulders of a frail man straining beneath his weight. Danish artist Jens Galschiøt created the work as a satirical protest against volatile climate and foreign policies. During the exhibition, the artist also distributed 3D-printed miniature versions of the sculpture to visitors.
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- ✓ An 8.5-foot-tall gilded statue of a nude Donald Trump holding a golf club was installed at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
- ✓ The sculpture, titled "The Orange Plague," depicts Trump naked and sitting on the shoulders of a man straining under his weight.
- ✓ Danish artist Jens Galschiøt created the artwork as a satirical outcry against Trump's volatile climate and foreign policies.
- ✓ The artist distributed 3D-printed miniatures of the sculpture to visitors at the Strasbourg exhibition.
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Danish artist Jens Galschiøt installed a gilded, nude statue of Donald Trump titled "The Orange Plague" at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
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Nude Golden Trump Statue Installed at European Parliament
A gilded, 8.5-foot-tall statue of a nude Donald Trump holding a golf club has been installed inside the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. Titled "The Orange Plague" and also referred to as the "King of Injustice," the sculpture depicts Trump sitting on the shoulders of a frail man straining beneath his weight. Danish artist Jens Galschiøt created the work as a satirical protest against volatile climate and foreign policies. During the exhibition, the artist also distributed 3D-printed miniature versions of the sculpture to visitors.
Why it matters
The installation places a provocative political artwork directly inside an international legislative body, confronting politicians with critical commentary on American power and foreign policy. Statues and artistic depictions of Donald Trump have frequently served as global symbols for political dissent over the years. The display highlights the intersection of contemporary art, satire, and international diplomacy.
What is confirmed
- An 8.5-foot-tall gilded statue of a nude Donald Trump holding a golf club was installed at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
- The sculpture, titled "The Orange Plague," depicts Trump naked and sitting on the shoulders of a man straining under his weight.
- Danish artist Jens Galschiøt created the artwork as a satirical outcry against Trump's volatile climate and foreign policies.
- The artist distributed 3D-printed miniatures of the sculpture to visitors at the Strasbourg exhibition.
What to watch next
- Any official responses or statements from European Parliament leadership regarding the sculpture
- Decisions on whether the statue will remain on display or be removed from the parliament building
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- CNN — ‘King of Injustice’: Golden naked Trump statue installed at European Parliament
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