October 24th 2024.
As people strolled through the National Mall, they were met with a peculiar sight - a bronze art installation depicting a pile of feces on top of a desk with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's name plate. The artwork, titled "The Resolute Desk," was a tribute to the January 6 Capitol rioters who aimed to keep ex-President Donald Trump in office.
The timing of the monument's appearance, less than two weeks before the 2024 presidential election, raised eyebrows and sparked discussions. A plaque underneath the sculpture boldly declared its purpose - to honor the "brave" men and women who broke into the United States Capitol, looting, urinating, and defecating in an attempt to overturn the election.
Unsurprisingly, the plaque also mentioned Trump, who had previously praised the rioters as "unbelievable patriots" and "warriors." The artwork was set to be on display for a week, until October 31, 2024.
The events of January 6th, 2021 were still fresh in people's minds - the day when Trump loyalists attempted to break through a police barrier and wreak havoc in the Capitol. But for the creators of the bronze poop statue, this was not an act of violence, but a "daring sacrifice and lasting legacy."
Curiosity around the monument's origins led to the discovery that it was installed by a group called Civic Crafting, with a gathering permit filed by Julia Jimenez-Pyzik of Civic Crafted LLC. The permit stated that the display, named The Resolute Desk, would be available for public viewing from Thursday until October 31.
According to the permit, the desk was a symbol of democracy, where decisions are made, voices are heard, and the future is shaped. More than just a piece of furniture, it represented the ideals of transparency, accountability, and representation. The group behind the installation saw it as a powerful statement against Trump's glorification of the January 6th attack.
The Resolute Desk has a significant history - it has been used by US presidents in the Oval Office of the White House. But on that fateful day in January, a supporter of Trump was photographed sitting on the desk of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, after breaching Capitol security.
The events of January 6th, nearly four years ago, are etched in the minds of Americans as a dark day in history. A mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol Building in a failed effort to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 election results in Joe Biden's favor. Since then, more than 1,000 insurrectionists have been convicted, and the Justice Department has charged Trump with crimes related to inciting the riot. However, the case has been delayed by the Supreme Court, and it may not go to trial until after the November election.
Interestingly, the monument appeared in the same area where Trump's opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, was set to give a closing argument address. Scheduled to speak at the Ellipse, a park near the South Lawn of the White House, Harris planned to warn against the chaos that would ensue if Trump were to return to power.
The bronze poop statue may have been a bizarre and provocative piece of artwork, but it served as a reminder of the tumultuous events that took place on January 6th and the ongoing political tensions in the country. For some, it was a symbol of defiance against Trump's rhetoric, while for others, it was a celebration of the "bravery" of the rioters. Regardless, it certainly sparked conversation and made its mark on the National Mall.
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