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Trump Statue Unveiled in Rapid City Sparks Mixed Reactions

11/26/2025

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A bronze statue of President Donald Trump was installed on November 25, 2025, at Sixth Street and St. Joseph Street in Rapid City, South Dakota.
The statue, unveiled on May 3, depicts Trump at a podium with a Twitter logo, emphasizing his social media presence.
This statue is the first of a sitting president in the City of Presidents trail, which started in 2000.
Local artist Jim Maher designed the statue, which received mixed reactions from the public.
Richard Purdue, son of the project's founder, expressed pride in the initiative's continuation.

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A bronze statue of President Donald Trump was installed on November 25, 2025, at Sixth Street and St. Joseph Street in Rapid City, South Dakota.
The statue, unveiled on May 3, depicts Trump at a podium with a Twitter logo, emphasizing his social media presence.
This statue is the first of a sitting president in the City of Presidents trail, which started in 2000.
Local artist Jim Maher designed the statue, which received mixed reactions from the public.
Richard Purdue, son of the project's founder, expressed pride in the initiative's continuation.