Pastor Defends Trump Statue: 'Not a Golden Calf'

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 Defends Trump Statue: 'Not a Golden Calf'

TL;DR

  • A 22-foot gold statue of President Donald Trump was unveiled at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami, Florida.
  • The statue has drawn criticism for its resemblance to the biblical "golden calf."
  • Pastor Mark Burns defended the statue, asserting it is a symbol of honor and not a golden calf, emphasizing worship of Jesus Christ.
  • The biblical golden calf represents the Israelites turning away from God in Moses' absence.