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8. I note they refer to the statues as originally "gold-toned" -- not meaning real gold was necessarily present at all.

Thu May 28, 2026, 05:59 PM

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Lacquered brass or bronze would like just fine. Don't waste huge $$$ on gold where it's not justified (is it ever?).

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The Trump Administration Is Spending $5 Million to Coat Horse Statues in Gold [View all] demmiblue Thursday OP

Wasting taxpayers money............................... Lovie777 Thursday #1

Oh for f**kity f**k's f**king sake. tanyev Thursday #2

I f**king second that. Him and his tacky, tacky gold shit. Marie Marie Thursday #3

All form malaise Thursday #4

More piss colored bs Emile Thursday #5

Why not a cow? fujiyamasan Thursday #6

Weathered bronze has a long-term feel to it struggle4progress Saturday #10

As a bigger picture. Trump is not restoring the statues Melon Sunday #15

ok. many thx 4 the info struggle4progress Sunday #16

How efficient mr715 Saturday #11

How long before the $5 Million balloons into $10 Million..... IcyPeas Saturday #13