1 hour agoPolitics
31LENS
2 SourcesMiami, United States
thebalanced.news22-Foot Gold Donald Trump Statue Installed at Miami Golf Resort Sparks Mixed Reactions
A 22-foot gold statue of former US President Donald Trump, called "Don Colossus," was installed at Trump National Doral golf resort in Miami. Created by sculptor Alan Cottrill and commissioned by cryptocurrency group PATRIOT, the bronze statue faced delays due to a dispute over its use in promoting a meme coin. The Trump family has distanced itself from the project. Reactions among golfers and staff have been mixed, with some expressing indifference and others declining to engage with the statue.
Political Bias
65%30%5%
Sentiment
35%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 65%● Center 30%● Right 5%
The articles present multiple perspectives, including the artist's dispute with the cryptocurrency group, the Trump family's distancing from the project, and varied responses from golfers and staff. Coverage focuses on factual details without endorsing political views, reflecting a neutral stance on the statue's symbolism and reception.
Sentiment — Neutral (35/100)
The overall tone is neutral to mixed, highlighting both the attention and criticism the statue has drawn. While some reactions are indifferent or restrained, social media responses and some staff reluctance indicate controversy. The coverage balances these sentiments without emphasizing either praise or condemnation.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| moneycontrol | Golden 'Don Colossus' Statue of Donald Trump sparks debate at Miami Golf resort- Moneycontrol.com | Left | Neutral |
| indiatoday | Don Colossus: 22-foot gold Trump statue sparks buzz and backlash | Left | Negative |
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 29 Apr, 10:06 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1indiatoday29 Apr, 10:06 pmDon Colossus: 22-foot gold Trump statue sparks buzz and backlash
- 2moneycontrol30 Apr, 02:57 amGolden 'Don Colossus' Statue of Donald Trump sparks debate at Miami Golf resort- Moneycontrol.com
Lens Score breakdown
31/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Corporate
PATRIOT
Political
Trump FamilyDonald Trump
Story context
- Category
- Politics
- Location
- Miami, United States
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 30 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- GoldDonald TrumpSculptureMiamiCryptocurrencyTrump National Doral MiamiGold leafPGA TourSymbolGolfPennsylvaniaThe Palm Beach Post
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