‘The Orange Plague’: Naked Trump statue unveiled near European Parliament

A 23-karat gold-covered statue of former US President Donald Trump has been installed near the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, sparking debate over American politics and policies. Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt created the eight-foot-tall sculpture, titled "The Orange Plague," which portrays a naked Trump holding a golf club and scales of justice while being carried by a man who appears visibly exhausted.

The sculpture's base bears the words "The King of Injustice," and a message highlighting Trump as a burden to the carrier. Embedded in the narrative is the artist's intent to criticize American foreign, environmental, and climate policies, arguing that Trump poses a significant threat to global rules-based order, democratic values, and climate change efforts.

Danish MEP Per Clausen endorsed the installation, contending that individuals unable to cope with the statue should not hold positions in the world stage. The piece is set to remain in Strasbourg through Thursday and later be displayed at the UN COP31 Climate Conference in Turkey in November.