Secret Handshake's 'Iran War Participation Trophy' Tours US Cities

A 10‑foot golden sculpture titled the “Iran War Participation Trophy” was created by the anonymous Washington, D.C. arts activist group Secret Handshake as a satirical critique of President Donald J. Trump’s involvement in the Iran conflict. The piece first appeared on the National Mall, later moved to Foley Square in Manhattan, and is now touring other U.S. cities, with a scheduled stop in Minneapolis.

The trophy travels with a plaque that reads, “We hereby award President Donald J. Trump this participation trophy for his enthusiastic involvement in the Iran War,” and invites passersby to leave their own handmade trophies. Secret Handshake has launched an Instagram account to document each location. The group, known for previous provocative installations such as a Trump‑Epstein statue, says future stops could include Los Angeles.