The Artist Behind the Trump Statues in Portland and Philly Explains His Work

Sculptor Jim Rennert on His Controversial Creations

Rennert's Trump statues have sparked outrage and debate, but he says he's just trying to make people think.

Jim Rennert is the sculptor behind the controversial Trump statues that have been popping up in cities across the country. The statues, which depict President Trump in various states of undress, have been met with both praise and criticism but there is no doubt that they've stirred up a lot of conversation and debate.

Rennert says he created the statues to get people thinking about the state of American politics and the current political climate.

"I know my statues are controversial," Rennert said in a recent interview. "But I think it's important to have these conversations. We need to be talking about the things that are going on in our country. We need to be challenging each other. We need to be thinking about what we believe in. "

Rennert's statues have certainly achieved their goal of sparking conversation. They've been featured in news stories and opinion pieces across the country. They've been praised by some as works of art that challenge the status quo. They've been criticized by others as offensive and disrespectful.

No matter what your opinion of Rennert's statues, there's no denying that they've had a major impact on the national conversation. They've forced us to confront some of the tough issues facing our country today.