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Fact check: Was Trump’s golden statue at Mar-a-Lago vandalized? Here’s the truth behind the viral photo

huge presidential statue Donald Trump The photo was unveiled on Wednesday, May 6, at Mar-a-Lago: the 79-year-old’s resort and residence in Palm Beach, Florida. The photo has since made headlines, with critics accusing the president of being obsessed with himself.

Donald Trump speaks at an event hosting Indiana University, the 2026 College Football Playoff national champion. (Associated Press)

Meanwhile, a photo is circulating on social media claiming statue Mar-a-Lago was devastated. The photo went viral on X, Facebook, TikTok and other social media platforms.

In the viral photo, the golden statue is allegedly dismembered and lying on the ground near its original base. However, the image is likely AI-generated and is consistent with many other AI re-imaginings of the image.

Ht.com can confirm that the golden Trump statue at Mar-a-Lago was not vandalized. This incident has not been confirmed by Mar-a-Lago news reports or official updates.

This is a photo that went viral:

This story is being updated.

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