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Wed Sep 24, 2025, 01:12 PM Sep 24

A rushmore of tyrants - (no, not AI. AI sleuths, pls skip.)


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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/mount-rushmore-of-trump-putin-kim-jong-un-and-xi-jinping-unveiled/ar-AA1Ndu3p
‘Mount Rushmore’ of Trump, Putin, Kim Jong un and Xi Jinping unveiled

Why It Matters
The satirical display equates Trump with authoritarian leaders such as Putin, Xi, and Kim, a comparison that reflects ongoing global debates over his political style and rhetoric.

By borrowing the imagery of Mount Rushmore—a monument celebrating U.S. democracy—the installation highlights anxieties about whether Trump belongs among strongmen rather than statesmen.

What To Know
The sculpture was unveiled on September 23 in the atrium of Bangkok’s Seacon Square, a huge shopping mall, as part of a camping-themed event.

The two-storey (sic) replica was built to promote the Somewhere Else The Series–The Summit Camp event. Visitors can pay 99 baht ($3.09) to scale a rock-climbing wall beside the installation or take part in archery activities. Camping gear, free food, and beverages are also on offer near the display. ....

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