Bronze Sculpture Of Butler PA Incident Seen In The Oval Office
In a move rich with symbolism and political gravity, a new bronze sculpture depicting the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump has been unveiled — not at a museum or campaign event, but on the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office.
The dramatic artwork, unveiled as Trump signed executive orders on Friday, immortalizes the precise moment seconds after the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania — a moment many now see as the flashpoint that defined his 2024 campaign.
The sculpture shows Trump rising with a bloodied ear, defiant, fist raised in the air, flanked by three Secret Service agents — a snapshot of raw courage and unwavering resolve. Behind him, the American flag drapes solemnly, completing a scene that fuses chaos with patriotic determination. It is a tribute not only to survival but to symbolism, and it’s already stirring strong emotions on both sides of the political aisle.
One of the agents depicted in the piece is Sean Curran, who now leads the U.S. Secret Service and was appointed to the position by Trump himself. Another figure is the female agent who faced waves of public criticism for allegedly being “too short” to effectively protect the president.
Trump, never one to shy away from controversy, responded with full-throated praise for her bravery, declaring she was willing to “take a bullet” in the line of duty. Her inclusion in the sculpture serves as a pointed counter to the critics — and a salute to the often unseen valor of those protecting the presidency.
The assassination attempt on July 13, 2024, sent shockwaves across the nation. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired from a nearby rooftop at the Butler Farm Show Grounds. His first shot struck Trump’s ear. Chaos erupted.
Two spectators were gravely injured, and one — former fire chief Corey Comperatore — was killed while shielding his family. The attack ended only when a counter-sniper eliminated Crooks with a precision shot from over 100 yards away.
The image of Trump, bloodied but unbroken, returning to his feet and pumping his fist with the cry “fight, fight, fight” became instantly iconic — a rallying point not just for his supporters but for a broader national conversation about unity, resilience, and security.
The sculpture is a miniature rendering by renowned artist Stan Watts, best known for his statues of America’s founding figures and the 9/11 firefighters. This particular work is part of the broader Trump Statue Project, which is actively fundraising for a nine-foot-tall replica. The group’s mission is crystal clear: to commemorate what it describes as a moment of “divine intervention” and a symbol of “Confidence, Strength, and Hope.”