Trump Shares Photo of 6m-Tall Golden Statue: "Great American Patriots Put It There"

Commissioned by Cryptocurrency-Related Organization
Depicts 2024 Campaign Rally Shooting Scene
Installed at Trump-Owned Golf Resort
White House Officially Denies Involvement

U.S. President Donald Trump has released a large golden statue modeled after himself through social media.

On May 7 (local time), President Trump posted a photo of the statue on his social media platform, Truth Social, writing, "Great American patriots put it there." He also described the statue as "Real."

The statue in the photo shared by President Trump shows a raised right fist clenched toward the sky. It is known to represent the posture President Trump took immediately after he was shot during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in the United States in July 2024. Truth Social

The statue in the photo shared by President Trump shows a figure with a clenched right fist raised toward the sky. It is known to depict the posture President Trump took immediately after being shot during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024. At that time, President Trump, after sustaining an injury to his ear, raised his fist while surrounded by security personnel, and this moment spread as a symbolic image among his supporters.

The statue was crafted from bronze and finished with 24K gold leaf. The statue itself stands about 4.5 meters tall, and including its pedestal, the entire structure measures approximately 6 to 6.7 meters. Its weight is reported to be about 3 tons. The statue was recently installed at President Trump's own golf resort, Trump National Doral Miami, in Florida. According to international media outlets such as The Telegraph, the statue is inspired by President Trump's survival during the assassination attempt in 2024.

It was reported that a cryptocurrency-related organization was involved in the production. U.S. media outlets stated that the statue was commissioned by investors associated with the cryptocurrency known as '$PATRIOT', and the final production cost amounted to approximately $450,000, or about 600 million won. Some domestic reports introduced the production cost as around 530 million won.

The statue's creator is known to be Ohio-based sculptor Alan Cottrill. The statue was initially planned to be unveiled around the time of President Trump's inauguration, but installation was delayed due to disputes over payment and copyright issues. It was later installed and revealed at the Trump National Doral golf course.

However, it is reported that the White House officially stated it was not involved in the statue project. President Trump's eldest son, Eric Trump, has also denied any connection between the cryptocurrency and the Trump family. Among supporters, the unveiling of this statue is interpreted as commemorating the symbolism of 'survival' and 'unity' that arose during the 2024 presidential election. On the other hand, some have criticized the installation of a large golden statue of the sitting president's likeness at his privately owned resort as an act of political display.

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