Naked Trump Statue At EU Parliament

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1. 7 Oct

   Left-wing Per Clausen, who invited the artist, told news outlet DW: 'If someone is so thin-skinned that they cannot tolerate this sculpture being exhibited in the European Parliament, then they have no place on the world stage.'

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• 9 Oct ‘The Orange Plague’: Why a golden, naked Trump is sitting on another manA 2.6-meter-tall statue of US President Donald Trump, naked and covered in 23-karat gold leaf, has been installed inside the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. Titled "The Orange Plague," the sculpture by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt depicts Trump sitting on a smaller man's shoulders, symbolizing the burden he places on others. The statue includes Trump holding a golf club and scales of justice to critique…Times of India
• 8 Oct Naked statue of Trump named ‘Orange Plague’ unveiled at European ParliamentA gold statue depicting a naked Donald Trump, titled "The Orange Plague," was unveiled in the European Parliament building in Strasbourg. The eight-foot sculpture, created by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt and covered in 23-karat gold leaf, features Trump holding symbols of power and inequality. Inscribed on the base is a satirical pledge criticizing Trump’s impact on global issues. The piece, part of a series of…The Independent
• 8 Oct Naked, gilded Trump statue goes on display at EU ParliamentA naked gilded statue of former US President Donald Trump, titled "Orange Plague" or "King of Injustice," went on display in the European Parliament building in Strasbourg on Tuesday. The artwork, created by Danish artist Jens Galschiot, depicts Trump sitting nude on a smaller man's shoulders while holding a golf club. Standing at approximately 2.5 meters tall with a coating of 23-carat gold, the statue is displayed…South China Morning Post
• 7 Oct All gold, no clothes: Orange Plague statue brings naked Trump to EU ParliamentDanish artist Jens Galschiot’s sculpture "Orange Plague," which depicts a naked Donald Trump sitting on another man's shoulders and coated in 23-karat gold, was displayed at the European Parliament in Strasbourg from October 6 to October 8, 2025. The statue, standing approximately 2.4 meters tall including its pedestal, criticizes Trump’s stance on climate change and his actions since returning to office in January…The Straits Times
• 7 Oct Naked statue of Trump named ‘Orange Plague’ unveiled at European ParliamentA gold statue depicting a naked Donald Trump was unveiled in the European Parliament building in Strasbourg. The eight-foot sculpture, titled "The Orange Plague," is covered in 23-karat gold leaf and features Trump holding a golf club and a world-shaped ball in one hand and scales in the other. Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt created it as a satirical critique of Trump’s impact on global order and environmental…The Independent
• 7 Oct Statue of an obese, naked Donald Trump goes on display at European Parliament with the title 'Orange Plague'A gold-coated statue titled "Orange Plague" depicting an overweight, naked Donald Trump was displayed at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. Created by Danish artist Jens Galschiot and coated with 23-karat gold leaf, the 2.5-meter tall sculpture is a satirical commentary on Trump's approach to climate change and the global order. The statue will be on display until Thursday and has previously…Daily Mail

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