“Saying ‘this is not a golden calf’ as you put up a golden calf doesn’t cancel that fact out,” one user on X wrote.

Pocharapon Neammanee is a breaking fellow for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York.

Straight cult shit. These people have been indoctrinated. https://t.co/tEYYMQZLCJ

Today at Trump National Doral Miami, history was made.I was deeply honored to lead the dedication event for President Donald J. Trump and the unveiling of the 22-foot statue created in his honor.This was far more than a ribbon cutting. It was a moment of gratitude, honor, and… pic.twitter.com/sa78VeHWvM

Saying "this is not a golden calf" as you put up a golden calf doesn't cancel that fact out. https://t.co/SmGHdT4KdT

Feel like the Bible is quite explicit on this one https://t.co/XerBvMyE2K

My “not a golden calf” statue has people asking a lot of questions already answered by my statue https://t.co/WduJjijxTA

One of the greatest honors of my life was leading the dedication of President Donald J. Trump’s statue to the world.What amazes me is how quickly some people have compared this beautiful statue, created and made possible by more than 6,000 patriots, to a golden calf or idol… pic.twitter.com/p8myp46dD5

Let’s be clear, this is absolutely idol worship.I don’t need to convince you though.  By this tweet i can tell it bothers you.It should https://t.co/LWdieK0WFE

This is literally described in the bible as a sinMaybe you could read it, "Pastor." It's available in all popular bookstores. https://t.co/vpNXApz4cm

Remember: in the Middle East, we’re fighting a regime of religious maniacs who blindly follow a Supreme Leader. https://t.co/vKnjpL9c4x

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