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43 Feet Tall Naked Donald Trump Statue Appears Near Las Vegas Highway In US

Although the effigy was located near a busy north-south highway connecting Las Vegas to Salt Lake City, the figure was not easily visible from the roadway. 

A 43-foot-tall naked statue of former US President and Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump was removed in less than 48 hours after it was put up in Las Vegas state of the United States. 

The naked effigy titled, "Crooked and Obscene" was located around 40 kilometres from the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The naked effigy attracted a group of curious onlookers who stopped near the statue to take pictures. 

Several onlookers gawped and took selfies as cars drove up, parked and spent a few minutes ogling the naked spectacle.

Although the effigy was located near a busy north-south highway connecting Las Vegas to Salt Lake City, the figure was not easily visible from the roadway. 

There is no information on who placed the artwork in Las Vegas. However, according to public records a trust registered in Las Vegas owns the eight-acre parcel where the crane is parked. 

The Republican Party slammed the statues as an "offensive marionette, designed intentionally for shock value rather than meaningful dialogue."

"While Democrats, especially Kamala Harris, continue to prioritize shock value over substance. President Trump is the only candidate in this race standing up for working men and women across Nevada," the GOP said.

53-year-old Alex Lannin, a special-education teacher in Las Vegas, was one of the visitors said, "a little worried about him getting a sunburn, but other than that, I love it." 

Clem Zeroli, a real-estate professional, said, "It’s not very respectful, but I think it’s kind of funny. Any publicity is good publicity."

The row over effigy comes weeks before the US presidential election, scheduled for November 5, and just a day before the vice-presidential candidates face off in a debate hosted by CBS News on Tuesday. 

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