Naked Trump 'Orange Plague' Statue Stuns Europe: 23-Karat Gold Figure Unveiled Inside European Parliament in France

Donald Trump has been immortalised in 23-carat gold inside the European Parliament in Strasbourg, in a 2.5-metre naked sculpture titled 'Orange Plague' that shows him perched on the shoulders of a smaller man and clutching a golf club.

The artwork, also known as 'King of Injustice', prompted a Danish lawmaker to use its unveiling to deliver a pointed message to the former US president.

The sculpture was unveiled on Tuesday, October 6, after Danish MEP Per Clausen invited artist Jens Galschiøt to bring the work to Parliament. Clausen said anyone too 'thin-skinned' to tolerate it has 'no place on the world stage'.

The remark gives the already provocative artwork a clearly political edge, with the statue positioned at one of the busiest intersections connecting two European Parliament buildings.

Trump Depicted as 'King of Injustice'

Made from copper and coated in 23-carat gold, the sculpture shows Trump naked, holding a long golf club while sitting on the shoulders of a much smaller man.

He is also depicted with scales traditionally associated with justice, while a world-shaped golf ball forms part of the imagery. The work is explicitly known as 'King of Injustice' as well as 'Orange Plague'.

An inscription beside the statue delivers an even sharper jab. Attributed to the 'King of Injustice', it reads: 'I am sitting on the back of a man. He is sinking under my burden. I will do anything to help him. Except stepping down from his back.'

The smaller figure is central to the sculpture's message, portraying Trump as a powerful figure literally being carried by someone beneath him.

Lawmaker Says Trump Has 'No Place on World Stage'

Clausen has been open about why he wanted the sculpture inside the European Parliament. The Danish member of the Left group said he was not worried about a possible reaction from Trump, arguing that political institutions should not censor provocative artwork simply because it could upset a powerful leader.

'If someone is so thin-skinned that they cannot tolerate this sculpture being exhibited in the European Parliament, then they have no place on the world stage,' Clausen said.

Galschiøt has similarly positioned the work as a political protest, describing Trump as one of the greatest threats to the rules-based world order, democratic values and international efforts to tackle climate change.

Why the Statue Shows Trump Naked

The Trump naked statue draws inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Emperor's New Clothes', according to Galschiøt.

The fairy tale centres on a vain ruler who parades before his people believing he is magnificently dressed, while everyone around him is too afraid or flattering to tell him that he is actually naked.

Galschiøt has used that familiar story to frame his Trump sculpture as a statement about power, political influence and the gap between powerful states and those with less power. He has suggested that the smaller man carrying Trump could represent the European Union.

Trump Has Not Responded

Trump has not publicly commented on the Trump statue in Europe, according to current reporting. The sculpture is scheduled to remain on display in Strasbourg through Thursday, October 8, meaning its stay inside the European Parliament will last only a few days.

The lack of a public response leaves Clausen's 'no place on the world stage' remark hanging over the exhibition, while the artwork continues to attract attention inside the parliamentary complex.

From COP30 to Strasbourg

The Trump 'Orange Plague' statue has already travelled well beyond Denmark. It was displayed at the COP30 UN climate conference in Belém, Brazil, in 2025 and has also appeared at the Munich Security Conference, according to current reports.

The Strasbourg exhibition has added another element: miniature versions of the sculpture have been made available to visitors, with three-dimensional printing also forming part of the artist's plans for distributing replicas.

The work is expected to appear again at COP31 in Türkiye in November, where Galschiøt plans to distribute 3D-printed miniatures.

Golden Trump Statues, Two Very Different Images

The naked Trump statue in France also creates a striking contrast with a more flattering golden monument unveiled at Trump's Miami golf resort earlier this year. The 15-foot 'Don Colossus' depicts Trump fully clothed with his fist raised, presenting an image of the president as triumphant.

In Strasbourg, the 'King of Injustice' statue does almost the opposite, placing a naked Trump on another man's shoulders beneath a title accusing him of injustice. For now, Trump has said nothing publicly about the sculpture, leaving the European Parliament display to speak for itself.