Naked Trump Statue Goes on Display at European Parliament

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“The Orange Plague”: Trump Sculpture Arrives at European Parliament

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A gold-covered, naked sculpture of President Donald Trump is on display inside the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. Danish artist Jens Galschiøt’s satirical work, The Orange Plague, also known as King of Injustice, was brought in at the invitation of Danish MEP Per Clausen.

This three-minute Newstro report explains the sculpture’s design, the artist’s political message, who hosted the exhibition and what DW reported about Trump’s response. DW reported no comment from Trump at publication. The display is scheduled through Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Reporting date: October 6, 2026. This is a temporary art exhibition. Political interpretations in the sculpture are attributed to the artist.

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