Naked statue of Trump named ‘Orange Plague’ unveiled at European Parliament
A golden, naked sculpture of US President Donald Trump has been put on display inside the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. Titled "Orange Plague" or the "King of Injustice," the 8.5-foot-tall satirical artwork depicts an overweight Trump holding a long gold club while sitting on the shoulders of a smaller, frail man standing on a short pedestal. Created by Danish artist Jens Galschiot and covered in 23-carat gold leaf, the exhibition highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions between the United States and Europe.
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- ✓ A naked gold-coated statue of US President Donald Trump titled "Orange Plague" or the "King of Injustice" went on display at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France.
- ✓ The 8.5-foot-tall sculpture was created by Danish artist Jens Galschiot.
- ✓ The artwork depicts an overweight Trump sitting on the shoulders of a smaller, frail man while holding a long gold club, and is covered in 23-carat gold leaf.
What changed
Danish artist Jens Galschiot installed the 8.5-foot-tall gilded statue titled "Orange Plague" at the European Parliament building.
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Golden Naked Trump Statue Unveiled at European Parliament
A golden, naked sculpture of US President Donald Trump has been put on display inside the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. Titled "Orange Plague" or the "King of Injustice," the 8.5-foot-tall satirical artwork depicts an overweight Trump holding a long gold club while sitting on the shoulders of a smaller, frail man standing on a short pedestal. Created by Danish artist Jens Galschiot and covered in 23-carat gold leaf, the exhibition highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions between the United States and Europe.
Why it matters
The installation serves as a satirical outcry against Trump's volatile climate and foreign policies. Exhibited within the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the statue arrives amid a worsening transatlantic rift, marking another flashpoint in diplomatic friction between European officials and the US administration.
What is confirmed
- A naked gold-coated statue of US President Donald Trump titled "Orange Plague" or the "King of Injustice" went on display at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France.
- The 8.5-foot-tall sculpture was created by Danish artist Jens Galschiot.
- The artwork depicts an overweight Trump sitting on the shoulders of a smaller, frail man while holding a long gold club, and is covered in 23-carat gold leaf.
What to watch next
- Any official response or statement from the US administration regarding the statue.
- Decisions by European Parliament officials on whether the statue will remain on display.
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- dw.com — Naked Trump statue goes on display in Strasbourg
- The Telegraph — Golden naked Trump statue unveiled at European Parliament
- The Independent — Naked statue of Trump named ‘Orange Plague’ unveiled at European Parliament
- The Daily Beast — Trump Humiliated as Giant Golden Nude Statue Unveiled at Parliament
- CNN — ‘King of Injustice’: Golden naked Trump statue installed at European Parliament
- www.lbc.co.uk — Naked Trump statue named 'Orange Plague' unveiled at European Parliament | LBC
- uk.news.yahoo.com — Naked statue of Trump named ‘Orange Plague’ unveiled at European Parliament - Yahoo News UK
- www.express.co.uk — Gold naked 'Donald Trump' statue dubbed 'Orange Plague' displayed at European Parliament | World | News |....
- www.euronews.com — 'The Orange Plague': Naked Trump statue on display at European Parliament in Strasbourg | Euronews
- www.dailystar.co.uk — Naked Trump statue dubbed 'The Orange Plague' goes on display in European Parliament
- www.dailymail.com — Statue of an obese, naked Donald Trump goes on display at European Parliament with the title 'Orange Plag....
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com — Trump as ‘orange plague’: Gold-covered naked statue of US president unveiled at European Parliament
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