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Trump’s newest gold statue revives “golden calf” criticism
A newly unveiled 22-foot gold-colored statue of Donald Trump at Trump National Doral in Florida is reigniting a familiar debate surrounding the former president: when does political branding begin to resemble religious symbolism? The statue, which quickly drew online comparisons to the biblical “golden calf,” has sparked criticism from some Christian commentators and religious writers who argue that the imagery surrounding Trump increasingly blurs the line between political loyalty and personal reverence. One report from a Christian news outlet notes that critics questioned whether the display reflected a broader ... (full story)
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