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Hasidic Jewish Activists Join Unveiling of 22-Foot Golden Trump Statue in Florida
A 22-foot golden statue of President Donald Trump was unveiled last week at his Florida golf resort. Hasidic ultra-Orthodox Jews participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside evangelical supporters. Trump joined by phone to thank attendees for their contribution to the statue.
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A 22-foot golden statue of President Donald Trump was unveiled last week at one of his Florida golf resorts. Hasidic ultra-Orthodox Jews took part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony with evangelical supporters. Trump called into the event to thank those involved for their contribution.
The statue's creation involved Hasidic Jewish activists who joined the ceremony. Trump spoke directly during the event to express appreciation to the participants. The gathering brought together the Hasidic group and evangelical supporters at the resort.
The unveiling occurred at the Florida golf resort where the statue now stands. Attendees included both the Hasidic Jewish activists and evangelical supporters. Trump participated remotely via telephone to address the gathering. The statue measures 22 feet in height and is made of gold-colored material.
Hasidic ultra-Orthodox Jews contributed to the project and attended the ribbon-cutting. Trump thanked them personally during the recorded phone call played at the event.
Reactions Some observers compared the statue to the biblical golden calf.
The comparison references a story in which a golden idol was created and worshiped. The event itself proceeded with the participation of the Hasidic activists and evangelical supporters.
