Massive golden toilet statue mocks Trump’s White House renovations

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31 Mar 2026 • 5:19 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • An art installation titled “A Throne Fit For a King,” featuring a gold-and-marble throne with a gilded toilet, has been placed on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
  • The sculpture criticizes Donald Trump for prioritizing the remodeling of a White House bathroom, specifically the Lincoln Bathroom, during a government shutdown.
  • The Secret Handshake, an anonymous artist group, created the 10-foot-tall installation, which allows people to sit on the gilded toilet.
  • The artists stated their intention was to create something “light and silly” yet relevant, offering a breather while still conveying a message.
  • This group is also responsible for other critical art pieces targeting Trump, including sculptures depicting him with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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