Donald Trump's Gold Statue Sparks Kim Il Sung Comparisons from Critics
A gold statue of former President Donald Trump was installed at Trump National Doral golf course ahead of a PGA Tour event, prompting social media users to compare it to North Korea's Kim Il Sung statue due to similarities in pose and appearance. The statue, commissioned by cryptocurrency group $PATRIOT in 2024, depicts Trump with a raised fist, a gesture he made after surviving an assassination attempt. The White House has stated it is not involved with the statue, while reactions online have ranged from criticism drawing authoritarian comparisons to praise from supporters.
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By Jenna SundelNews ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Several social media users are comparing a newly installed gold statue of President Donald Trump to a statue of Kim Il Sung, the founder of North Korea’s ruling dynasty. A 15-foot-tall statue of Trump was installed at Trump National Doral golf course ahead of a PGA Tour event, the Palm Beach Post reported. The statue was commissioned by cryptocurrency group $PATRIOT in 2024, and the White House has maintained that it is not involved in the statue, The Independent reported.
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