Statue of Donald Trump Installed at European Parliament

An 8.5-foot-tall statue of former President Donald Trump, covered in 23-karat gold leaf, has been installed at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. The statue, created by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt, is titled "The Orange Plague" and depicts Trump in a naked state, sitting on the back of a smaller figure. The artwork is intended to symbolize what Galschiøt perceives as Trump's negative impact on the environment and global order. Galschiøt stated, "Trump is destroying all the things I believe in." The installation was sponsored by Danish politician Per Clausen, a member of the socialist Red-Green Alliance party. Clausen emphasized the importance of discussing power dynamics and the implications of Trump's actions in Europe. The statue is accompanied by over 1,000 3D-printed miniatures available to the public as "protest tokens." The exhibit has been approved by the European Parliament's quaestors, who assess compliance with parliamentary rules regarding exhibitions. Galschiøt has previously exhibited similar works, including a memorial for Tiananmen Square victims. The statue is expected to remain on display until Thursday, October 9, 2026.