Museum Removes Trump Wax Display Because Guests Kept Bothering It

Donald Trump elicits a spectrum of emotions, but few instances exemplify the intersection of politics and pop culture as vividly as a wax figure that often suffered facial assaults from visitors due to its resemblance to the 45th and 47th U.S. president. A keen fan recently shared footage of this life-sized wax representation, previously housed at Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks in San Antonio, Texas. In 2021, the museum discreetly removed the figure after sustained damage rendered its face noticeably degraded. Staff articulated that while presidential figures generally evoke physical reactions, Trump's statue received an outsized amount of aggressive interactions. Attempts to enhance supervision did little to mitigate this, transforming the figure into an emotional catalyst. However, after resurfacing on display, the statue sparked a renewed online discussion, with many remarking humorously on its likeness. Museum representatives noted that wear is typical for high-traffic exhibits, yet the figure’s tumultuous history mirrors broader frustrations many Americans feel toward Trump himself.