Statue of Donald Trump Titled ‘Crooked and Obscene’ Appears in Downtown Phoenix, Taken Down Soon After
Last week, the 43-foot-tall statue depicting Donald Trump first appeared in Las Vegas. The statue is part of a traveling tour in swing states, according to a news release sent by the people behind the project.
A large nude statue of 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump appeared in downtown Phoenix on October 3rd. The creators of the statue, who have chosen to remain anonymous, declined to identify themselves when questioned. The statue was also placed on private property, restricting public access.
Nearby businesses, including a cannabis dispensary, distanced themselves from the project, stating they had no involvement. Ashley Meadows, manager of Canine Country Club & Feline Inn, a pet boarding facility near the marijuana dispensary where the statue was located, said the statue was completely taken down by Friday morning.
While the exact origin of the statue remains unclear, it has sparked controversy. When displayed in Las Vegas, the statue drew criticism from Nevada’s Republican Party, who condemned it as offensive and meant purely for shock value.
![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://saobserver.com/controversial-nude-trump-statue-spotted-in-phoenix/&media=https://saobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/75503676007-uscp-7-xgf-41-st-2-w-87-wy-7-u-4-y-2-original.webp&description=A large nude statue of 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump appeared in downtown Phoenix on October 3, just weeks before the election. The statue, titled "Crooked and Obscene," had first appeared in Las Vegas earlier in the week. The creators of the statue, who have chosen to remain anonymous, declined to identify themselves when questioned near the display at Washington Street and 24th Street. The statue was placed on private property, restricting public access. Nearby businesses, including a cannabis dispensary, distanced themselves from the project, stating they had no involvement. Ashley Meadows, manager of Canine Country Club & Feline Inn, a pet boarding facility near the marijuana dispensary where the statue was located, said the statue was completely taken down by Friday morning.){kind=link}