Trump Statue Mocking Draft Dodging Appears
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A new statue titled The Foot Soldier was installed on the National Mall just two days before Veterans Day.
The gilded statue, created by the Secret Handshake, depicts Donald Trump sitting while rubbing his bare foot, poking fun at the bone spurs diagnosis that allegedly allowed him to defer the Vietnam war draft.
A plaque reads, “We honor the service and sacrifice of our commander in chief, Donald J Trump.
He’s a soldier in spirit who marched to the front lines of dodging the draft, armed with a perfect diagnosis of bone spurs.” The installation also features a 6‑ft‑tall mascot named Toey, a toe suffering from bone spurs, standing beside the art piece.
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Timeline
- On January 1 1968 Trump allegedly dodged Vietnam draft with bone spurs.
- On January 1 2018 NYT article accuses foot doctor of favoring Trump.
- On January 1 2019 Cohen claims Trump deliberately avoided draft.
- On November 8 2026 Statue installed two days before Veterans Day.
- On November 10 2026 Statue unveiled on National Mall in Washington.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Public debate over Trump’s military record intensified Possible long-term US impact: Potential influence on historical perception of Trump Most affected groups: Trump supporters and critics Reader priority: High interest for political and historical audiences
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