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30-Aug-2026

Statues are suddenly turning gold around DC!

There were several sculptures on two bridges over the Potomac River that had a radically different appearance since the last time I saw them, part of Trump’s “beautification” project, I’m sure.

Face-off, posted earlier:

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pkocinski04-Sep-2026 11:52
Too much...
Liz Bickel04-Sep-2026 03:56
I like gold until it becomes tacky.... Enough already.
Bill Miller04-Sep-2026 01:49
Does it peel off like the blue in the pool ??
Don Mottershead03-Sep-2026 19:22
Classy, real classy.
Carl Carbone03-Sep-2026 19:11
Soon to look like dung, like everything else her touches.
janescottcumming03-Sep-2026 12:20
A nice photo of the statue but I think they ruined it with the gold. V
Fong Lam03-Sep-2026 08:42
That brilliant gold certainly makes the sculpture impossible to miss! Quite a dramatic transformation against the subdued sky and greenery....V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal03-Sep-2026 06:41
Fantastic shot of this impressive golden statue. V
Julie Oldfield03-Sep-2026 04:42
You captured its tackiness well. V
Dennis Hoyne03-Sep-2026 02:31
Nothing like a protective coat ing of gold!
laine02-Sep-2026 23:20
are there no laws to prevent vandalism ?
Nick Paoni02-Sep-2026 21:09
Curious to know whether there will be concerted effort to return the statues to their original form at some point.
David Buzzeo02-Sep-2026 18:00
A clear violation of the Artist's moral rights. I suspect the artist is long deceased, perhaps his estate will file an objection. V
marie-jose wolff02-Sep-2026 16:22
regilded with gold leaf !!
Jola Dziubinska02-Sep-2026 16:21
But you know, it's not gold all that glitters...
Nestor Derkach02-Sep-2026 15:55
The photo sure does show that we are in the gold era while this president is in office.
Nice placement into the viewing frame nice background and soft clouds .
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globalgadabout02-Sep-2026 15:40
the man is obsessed with wealth, and his gilding trend certainly underscores that..
jtocaciu02-Sep-2026 14:54
Superb statue. Thanks for sharing the excellent picture. VVVVV+++
Claude Gagnon02-Sep-2026 13:27
I suppose we know why :(((
joseantonio02-Sep-2026 13:20
certaintly looks like gold.V.
Gerard KOEHL02-Sep-2026 11:57
Cette statue est impressionnante. V