Las Vegas witnessed a rather unusual spectacle this past weekend when a 43-foot statue of a naked Donald Trump briefly graced the desert near I-15 and the Speedway. According to News 3 LV, the statue's mysterious appearance—and subsequent disappearance—occurred on private property, prompting swift action from local authorities.
The property owners were quick to remove the statue following a request from Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick. "The property owners took the statue down soon after Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick contacted them with the request," Clark County officials were quoted in the statement obtained by News 3 LV. The identity of those who chose to temporarily erect the statue remains unknown. Meanwhile, the commissioner has been assertive in her approach to quickly resolve the situation.
Additional context about this provocative art piece was offered by KTNV, noting that the "Crooked and Obscene" statue was the work of a touring artist, "The artist said the "Crooked and Obscene" nude statue was put up to provoke thought and open conversation about the "complexities of political power and leadership," KTNV reported. The statue was displayed openly for all those traveling the interstate on their way to Utah to see until it was taken down.
Commissioner Kirkpatrick contacted the property owners to request the removal of the statue, aiming to uphold community standards. The massive nude statue of the former president sparked both controversy and admiration before being taken down.