The Very Large Donald J. Trump Monument’ Erected in New York: A Statue Trolls Trump with ‘Tiny Golden Mushroom’

A new statue has appeared in Yorktown Heights, New York, commemorating a notorious episode from Donald Trump’s past: his alleged affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels. The statue, erected by a civic art group known for its satirical monuments, joins similar installations that have been popping up across the country in Washington, D.C., Portland, Oregon, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Jen Bendery from the Huffington Post has been following this peculiar series of statues and reported that the latest one was placed in Donald J. Trump State Park. Measuring “7 feet wide by 8 feet tall,” the towering monument features a whimsical detail—a “tiny golden mushroom” on top. The mushroom references Daniels’ infamous description of Trump during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, where she likened a particular feature of Trump to a mushroom.

Officially titled “The Very Large Donald J. Trump Monument,” the statue appears to satirize the former president. The golden mushroom stands prominently atop a grand pillar, with the sculpture’s design making a clear statement. Bendery noted that the statue “trolls Trump over the size of his manhood,” alluding to Daniels’ unflattering comparisons.

Accompanying the statue is a plaque that spares no detail in highlighting the scandal. “Despite this towering statue’s impressive heft, the President’s former mistress, Stormy Daniels, knowingly slandered the President as having a ‘smaller than average’ monument and claimed it is an ‘unusual’ monument similar to a mushroom.’ She further went on to describe his monument as ‘the least impressive I’ve ever had,’” the plaque reads, making light of Daniels’ remarks.

Adding a layer of legitimacy to the provocative tribute, the plaque continues: “The circumstances surrounding her statements have been verified by a New York State court of Law.” This reference to legal proceedings reminds passersby of the consequences that followed Trump’s efforts to keep Daniels’ story out of the public eye.

The scandal reached new legal heights when Trump’s company faced multiple felony counts for its involvement in attempting to cover up a payment to Daniels, meant to secure her silence about the affair. Trump was found guilty on all counts, cementing the incident in both his legal and public history.

The appearance of these statues comes at a time when Trump’s name remains in the headlines for a host of controversies, legal battles, and his ongoing presidential campaign. The satirical monuments serve as a reminder of the former president’s tumultuous personal and political history, sparking mixed reactions from onlookers.

Some view them as a humorous critique, while others see them as a provocative commentary on the blending of celebrity culture with politics. “The Very Large Donald J. Trump Monument” stands as a larger-than-life, tongue-in-cheek commentary on the former president’s history, capturing both the notoriety of the affair and the enduring fascination with Trump’s public persona.

The statue’s creators seem intent on reminding audiences of the scandal’s absurdity, offering a monument that mixes humor with criticism in equal measure. Whether seen as art, satire, or social commentary, the statue’s latest appearance in New York adds another chapter to the unconventional public dialogue surrounding Trump’s legacy.