Trump’s wax statue removed after repeated vandalism at San Antonio museum

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: The wax figure of President Donald Trump has been removed from display at Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks in San Antonio, Texas, after suffering repeated attacks by visitors. According to the museum staff, the statue was punched, scratched, and vandalized so often that maintaining it became impractical, prompting its removal.

Trump figure had been assaulted 'one too many times' to remain on display

Ripley Entertainment, which operates the museum, confirmed that the Trump figure had been assaulted "one too many times" to remain in the exhibit.

"Sometimes people will take a swipe at them, but they did that with Obama, Bush, and they’ve done it with celebrity figures as well. It’s just something that happens," said company spokesperson Suzanne Smagala-Potts.

“When it’s a highly political figure, attacks can be a problem,” explained Clay Stewart, the regional manager at Ripley’s, noting the challenges of displaying figures of highly polarizing political figures.

The staff also highlighted that these figures also suffer from damage during photo opportunities, as visitors often lean in for a picture, knocking them off balance or causing material wear.

Trump figure might be reinstated once Biden's is ready to make its debut

Although the museum staff did not reveal when the Trump figure will be back on display, they indicated that it might come back when a wax figure of former President Joe Biden, which is still in production, is ready to make its debut, allowing both political figures to be displayed together.

The Trump wax figure was made to capture his signature deadpan expression and two thumbs-up pose, aiming for a realistic look for visitors.

The museum emphasized that it is not a political organization and has no intention of identifying those responsible for damaging the figure.

Kent State University student sparks controversy with Trump art

This is not the first time a Trump artwork has stirred controversy. Earlier this year, a student at Kent State University ignited a global uproar with an installation featuring Trump’s head mounted on a spike.

Additionally, Trump publicly criticized artist Sarah Boardman, whose portrait of him hanging in Colorado's Capitol he deemed "truly the worst."

Boardman's work had been well-received for six years until Trump's remarks, which she said called into question her "intentions, integrity, and abilities."

Boardman said she was concerned that the controversy over Trump’s comments could put her long-established business at risk.

"Now it is in danger of not recovering," she stated.