A provocative statue depicting a giant 'thumb's up' gesture crushing the Statue of Liberty has appeared on the National Mall, generating mixed reactions from the public. The pedestal bears 'DICTATOR APPROVED' alongside quotes from various authoritarian leaders. While some visitors are drawn in by the display, they wrestle with their opinions on American politics, suspecting restrictions on free speech. The statue's purpose is to link American traditions of freedom to the troubling admiration for oppressive leaders, particularly in the context of Donald Trump's presidency, as highlighted in its permit application.
The installation surely attracts its fair share of attention-just about every passerby stops to get a closer look, many posing for photos.
This statue will call attention to... linking our American traditions to freedom to the actually praising these types of oppressive leaders have given Donald Trump.
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