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Giant participation trophy appears on the National Mall for Trump’s Iran War “effort”

The National Mall has monuments to sacrifice, courage, justice, and now whatever this is.

Jason Weisberger
Jul 13, 2026
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Trump’s participation trophy

Guerrilla artists Secret Handshake have installed a giant gold participation trophy for Trump on the National Mall, hoping that if the president receives enough shiny objects, he may stop trying to collect wars.

The installation also doubles as a trophy donation center, inviting the public to drop off personal trophies, medals…

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