Pelosi Desk Covered in Poop and Trump Torch Sculptures Appear in D.C. Ahead of Election Day

Two politically charged statues have appeared in Washington, D.C., sparking public interest and discussion just days before the election, according to CNN.

One statue, a bronze replica of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk topped with a large, emoji-style poop, was placed near the Capitol along the National Mall last week. The other, a bronze tiki torch statue titled The Donald J. Trump Enduring Flame, was set up at Freedom Plaza, close to the White House, on Monday. Both works appear to critique past actions of former President and current Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump.

The plaque below the Pelosi desk sculpture reads, “This memorial honors the brave men and women who broke into the United States Capitol on January 6th, 2021, to loot, urinate and defecate … in order to overturn an election,” a reference to the Capitol insurrection on that day. The work sarcastically calls these individuals “unbelievable patriots” and “warriors,” mirroring Trump’s past praise for the rioters. The sculpture, titled The Resolute Desk, has been described as symbolizing the resilience of democratic principles, though its nameplate has gone missing since the statue was unveiled.

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