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Gold Trophy Mocking Trump Appears in New York
Imagine a giant shiny trophy that looks like a gold medal.
Artists put it in a busy part of New York City to tease President Donald Trump.
The trophy says Trump got a “participation trophy” for being involved in the Iran war, which is a joke.
People who see it can add their own little awards next to it.
The artists, who call themselves Secret Handshake, have made other political art in Washington, DC.
The White House said the artists were not good and should not talk about politics.
The trophy is near the courthouse where Trump was found guilty in a hush‑money case.
The whole thing shows how people use art to comment on politics and the Iran conflict.
10‑foot gold trophy mocking President Donald Trump installed at Foley Square, NYC, near his hush‑money conviction courthouse.
Plaque sarcastically awards Trump a “participation trophy” for his role in the Iran war, inviting New Yorkers to add their own symbolic awards.
Created by anonymous collective Secret Handshake, who previously staged political art in Washington, DC.
White House spokesperson dismissed the piece, calling the artists “untalented” and urging them to stay away from foreign‑policy commentary.
The installation reflects ongoing tensions over the Iran conflict and Trump’s appeal of his conviction.
- Who
- President Donald Trump, Secret Handshake, and a White House spokesperson
- What
- A 10‑foot gold trophy mocking Trump was installed in New York City
- Where
- Foley Square, lower Manhattan, New York City
- When
- July 30, 2026
- Why
- To mock Trump’s role in the Iran war and highlight his hush‑money conviction
Key facts
- Installation location
- Foley Square, lower Manhattan, New York City
- Trophy height
- 10 feet
- Artist collective
- Secret Handshake
- Plaque message
- Participation trophy for President Donald J Trump for his involvement in the Iran war
- White House reaction
- Dismissed as untalented artists
Quotes
White House spokesperson
Unidentified White House spokesperson
““These untalented ‘artists’ should stick to their ugly ‘art’ and refrain from weighing in on foreign policy.””
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Secret Handshake
Anonymous art collective
““We hereby award President Donald J Trump this participation trophy for his enthusiastic involvement in the Iran War…””
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