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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Marcus

White House reacts to ‘Iran War Participation Trophy’ on National Mall mocking Trump

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  • A giant satirical “participation trophy” statue appeared on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Monday, mocking the Trump administration's continued stalemate in the Iran war .
  • The statue's plaque “awards President Donald J. Trump this participation trophy for his enthusiastic involvement in the Iran War,” suggesting participation without a clear victory.
  • The artwork was created by Secret Handshake, an anonymous group of artists known for installing similar prank statues, including one depicting Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.
  • White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly criticized the artists as “untalented” and asserted that the U.S. military achieved all its objectives during Operation Epic Fury.
  • The trophy plays on President Trump's known affinity for awards, while his administration continues to claim victory in Iran despite a collapsed peace deal and plans to reimpose a blockade on Iranian ports.

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A new statue trolling Trump and his war with Iran has appeared on the DC National Mall

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