Bronze Sculpture of Trump’s Defiant Moment in Assassination Attempt Graces Oval Office

A bronze sculpture capturing the dramatic moment of the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on President Donald Trump now graces the Oval Office. Positioned beside the Resolute Desk, the 12-inch artwork freezes the iconic scene from Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump, bloodied but unbowed, was rushed offstage by Secret Service agents after a bullet grazed his ear.

The sculpture immortalizes Trump’s defiant stand—fist raised, shouting “Fight! Fight! Fight!” to a stunned crowd as a muted American flag looms in the background. Crafted by artist Stan Watts, this piece is a smaller model for a planned nine-foot statue, symbolizing, as the Trump Statue Project puts it, “Confidence, Strength, and Hope.” That viral image of resilience became a rallying cry for Trump’s 2024 campaign, stirring supporters and shaping the election’s narrative.

No word from the White House on why the statue appeared during Friday’s executive order signing. Yet its presence speaks volumes, echoing the same grit that defined Trump’s response to danger. Watts, known for sculpting American icons like Benjamin Franklin and Martin Luther King Jr., has again captured a pivotal moment in history.