A new gold statue of President Donald Trump has received backlash over its appearance as a type of false idol after it was unveiled on Wednesday at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami, Florida.
Pastor Mark Burns, who hosted the dedication ceremony, defended the statue in response to critics.
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“Let me say this plainly: this is not a golden calf. We worship the Lord Jesus Christ and Him alone,” Burns said on X Thursday.
Today at Trump National Doral Miami, history was made.
I was deeply honored to lead the dedication event for President Donald J. Trump and the unveiling of the 22-foot statue created in his honor.
This was far more than a ribbon cutting. It was a moment of gratitude, honor, and… pic.twitter.com/sa78VeHWvM
— Pastor Mark Burns (@pastormarkburns) May 7, 2026
The golden statue drew criticism over its similarities to the golden calf in the book of Exodus in the
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