Last week, a new anti-Trump billboard went up over Grand Avenue in downtown Phoenix. The billboard portrays President Donald Trump as the “Swamp King,” sitting naked in a swamp surrounded by the mess of his second administration.
He sports a gold crown as a beat-up Tesla Cybertruck tagged with a red swastika sinks behind him. A shipping container with “TARIFFS” written on the side does the same. So does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act rechristened the “Big Bad Ugly Bill."
The 40-foot billboard by California artist Karen Fiorito looming over the arts district is a sight to behold. You notice something new each time you look at it — and it has something to delight or to piss off just about everyone. When Phoenix New Times wrote about the billboard, more than 7,500 people chimed in on the comment sections of our Instagram and Facebook pages.
Here’s what folks had to say:
Many readers like Miranda just wanted to see more of Fiorito’s work. She wrote:
“I would donate for more of these billboards.”
Jennifer has larger aspirations for Fiorito’s work, suggesting:
“I would love to see these in all cities!”
Cora simply wanted to express her appreciation, adding:
“I want to shake the hand of whoever the genius is that came up with this one.”
Brad took issue with our headline and asked:
“How is it anti Trump when its historically accurate?”
Mary Ann was concerned about the lack of support for Donald’s chest:
“Looks like he needs a bra! Maybe a D cup.”
User @mn_organic_cannabis thinks it’s more of a training-bra situation:
“Sheesh! Look at those pancake titties!”
User @funny._.how added:
“Wow, the camera really does add on another 10 convictions.”
Others were more supportive of the president. User @hokiemom1 for instance wants everyone to kiss the ring:
“Oh Cry Babies! He’s YOUR DADDY NOW! GET OVER IT!”
User @undercover_goat_23 added:
“Biden’s billboard would be blank … he was not there.”
Irish thought the billboard was giving country star:
“Jelly roll is gonna sue for copyright, that was his new album cover.”
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