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Trump's sculpture artist speaks out

The Ohio artist tells the story of being hired by "cryptobros" and the constant edits of Trump's "turkey neck"

Salon · May 17

Who Is Brock Pierce, the Crypto Millionaire Tied to Epstein and a Golden Trump Statue in Florida?

A golden statue of President Donald Trump unveiled at his Doral golf resort in Florida is drawing new scrutiny after cryptocurrency entrepreneur Brock Pierce, a documented associate of Jeffrey Epstein, appeared as a central figure at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Latin Times · May 13

MAGA Evangelical Leaders Under Fire For Leading Prayer Ritual Over Gold Trump Statue at Doral

A gold statue of Donald Trump at his Miami resort has sparked controversy, with critics comparing it to idol worship and supporters calling it patriotic.

International Business Times · May 10

Future of a giant golden Trump statue ‘Don Colossus’ remains uncertain despite completion; here's why

A colossal gold-leafed statue of Donald Trump, "Don Colossus," remains uninstalled in Ohio over a year after completion. Commissioned by crypto entrepreneurs for $360,000, sculptor Alan Cottrill claims he's still owed $92,000. The project highlights crypto venture instability and shifting alliances, with the statue potentially finding a home at Trump's…

The Times of India · Feb 8

Trump’s latest White House remake? Adding a Christopher Columbus statue to the grounds

The figure will be a restoration of a Columbus statue that was destroyed by protestors in 2020

The Independent UK · Feb 4

‘Don Colossus’ — a 22-foot tall Golden statue of Trump — is set to rise where US will host world leaders for G20

The bronze likeness of the 45th and 47th president was commissioned by a group of cryptocurrency investors

The Independent UK · Feb 3

$PATRIOT Immortalizes Donald Trump's Fist Pump In 22-Foot Statue To Be Unveiled At Presidential Inauguration

The image of Donald Trump with a fist pump immediately after an assassination attempt back in July has been immortalized in a 22-foot bronze statue commissioned by the $PATRIOT memecoin that will officially be unveiled on Inauguration Day.

International Business Times · Jan 20, 2025