- A 22-foot gold statue of President Donald Trump was unveiled at his golf course in Doral, Florida, during a dedication ceremony.
- Evangelical Pastor Mark Burns presided over the event, describing the statue as a "celebration of life" and a symbol of resilience, not a false idol.
- Trump called into the ceremony to express his gratitude to Pastor Burns and the attendees.
- The statue was commissioned and funded by a group of crypto investors seeking to boost visibility for their memecoin, $PATRIOT.
- The sculptor, Alan Cottrill, previously claimed he was holding the statue due to payment issues, which the investors denied, stating it was paid in full.
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