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Satirical Statues Critique Trump Appear in Washington, DC

Mystery artist installs provocative artworks near the White House, highlighting controversial moments in Trump's presidency.

  • Two bronze statues have been placed in Washington, DC, one depicting a tiki torch and another resembling a feces emoji on Nancy Pelosi's desk.
  • The tiki torch statue, titled 'The Donald J. Trump Enduring Flame,' references Trump's comments on the Charlottesville rally in 2017.
  • The Pelosi desk statue recalls the January 6 Capitol riot, with a plaque satirically honoring the rioters' actions.
  • Civic Crafted LLC and Julia Jimenez-Pyzik are linked to the statues through permits issued by the National Park Service.
  • The artworks have sparked mixed reactions from the public, with some viewing them as thought-provoking and others as inappropriate.
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