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The Donald J. Trump Enduring Flame is an art installation in Freedom Plaza, Washington, D.C., United States.[1][2][3]
| The Donald J. Trump Enduring Flame | |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Dimensions | 2.4 m (8 ft) |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
Description
editThe approximately 8-foot-tall artwork is a bronze-colored stone column supporting a hand holding a tiki torch. The satirical plaque references the Unite the Right rally (2017) and reads: "This monument pays tribute to President Donald Trump and the 'very fine people' he boldly stood to defend when they marched in Charlottesville, Virginia. While many have called them white supremacists and neo-Nazis, President Trump's voice rang out above the rest to remind all that they were 'treated absolutely unfairly.' This monument stands as an everlasting reminder of that bold proclamation."[4]
History
editThe sculpture was installed at Freedom Plaza on October 28, 2024, four days after the January 6 United States Capitol attack memorial. A permit was filed by Julia Jimenez via Civic Crafting LLC and granted by the National Park Service. 24-hour surveillance was requested and approved. The sculpture was slated to remain until 5pm on October 31, 2024.[4]
The sculpture was destroyed on October 30.[5]
References
edit- ^ "A satirical tiki torch statue pops up in DC days before the presidential election". WTOP-FM. 2024-10-29. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Helmore, Edward (2024-10-29). "Mystery artist leaves neo-Nazi tiki torch 'tribute' to Trump near White House". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. ISSN 0261-3077. OCLC 60623878. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "Who is the mystery poop and tiki torch artist?". The Washington Post. 2024-10-29. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 2269358.
- ^ a b Nayyar, Rhea (2024-10-29). "Neo-Nazi Tiki Torch "Monument" to Trump Emerges in DC". Hyperallergic. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "Skateboard-wielding suspect accused of destroying D.C.s tiki torch statue". The Washington Post. 2024-10-31.