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Trump Installs Statue of Butler Assassination Attempt in Oval Office

The artwork, depicting Trump's defiant fist-raising moment, joins a growing collection of decor emphasizing resilience and legacy.

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Overview

  • A small statue by artist Stan Watts, depicting the moments after President Trump's 2024 assassination attempt in Butler, Pa., now sits beside the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office.
  • The statue captures Trump raising his fist moments after being grazed by a bullet, with three Secret Service agents, including director Sean Curran, depicted ushering him offstage.
  • Plans for a larger, nine-foot bronze version of the statue are reportedly in development, according to the Trump Statue Project website.
  • This latest addition complements a painting by Marc Lipp, also commemorating the Butler event, which now hangs in the East Wing Grand Foyer of the White House.
  • Trump’s broader White House decor includes gold flourishes and personal memorabilia like his Georgia mugshot, reinforcing his narrative of resilience and political resurgence.