Nude Trump Sculpture ‘The Orange Plague’ at the European Parliament

A golden sculpture depicting US President Donald Trump in the nude is currently on display at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. Titled ‘The Orange Plague,’ this satirical artwork—standing approximately eight and a half feet tall—shows Trump perched on the shoulders of a smaller figure.

The sculpture was created by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt. It features Trump holding a golf club in one hand and a pair of scales—a symbol of justice—in the other. At the base lies a small golf ball designed to resemble the Earth. The artist stated that the entire sculpture is covered in 23-karat gold leaf.

The sculpture is also known as the ‘King of Injustice.’ It has been placed in a busy area between two European Parliament buildings and is scheduled to remain there until Thursday.

A Symbol of Power and Inequality

The figure beneath the sculpture is shown bearing Trump's weight. The inscription on the artwork's base conveys a message about one person sitting on another's back, creating a burden; while claiming to offer help, the person atop refuses to step aside.

According to artist Galschiøt, the artwork critiques Trump’s political stances, including issues of power, inequality, and climate policy. He views Trump as a threat to global climate initiatives and the rules-based international order—a perspective that reflects the artist's own political assessment.

Galschiøt noted that the concept for the sculpture was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s famous tale, ‘The Emperor's New Clothes.’ In that story, although everyone is aware that the ruler is naked, only a child dares to say so openly. How it reached the European Parliament

The sculpture was brought to Strasbourg at the invitation of Per Clausen, a Danish Member of the European Parliament. It has been displayed as the centerpiece of a three-day exhibition.

Clausen stated that he is not concerned about any potential reaction from Trump. However, his remarks reflect his personal political views; there is no indication that the European Parliament has institutionally endorsed the message conveyed by the artwork.

The ‘Orange Plague’ has been exhibited in various locations previously. It was displayed in Belém, Brazil, during the UN COP30 climate conference in 2025. The artwork was also exhibited in Munich earlier this year. There are plans to take it to the COP31 conference in Turkey in the future.

So far, there has been no official response from the White House regarding the sculpture.