'What a Fool': Trump Sculptor Says He Got Played Over That 'Awful' Rush Job as Missing Money Starts to Become the Bigger Story

'What a Fool': Trump Sculptor Says He Got Played Over That 'Awful' Rush Job as Missing Money Starts to Become the Bigger Story

In Donald Trump’s eyes, a carefully created piece of art can make anyone look like a hero, even a president who has caused chaos in the U.S. and other countries. What was supposed to be a proud artistic moment tied to a headline-grabbing political image has quietly turned into a waiting game, with one sculptor now speaking candidly about the reality behind the shine. The Donald Trump statue may be finished, but the unpaid balance has become the …