According to reports, this summer, a 12-foot-tall (about 3.66 meters) Elon Musk head sculpture is taking turns to appear in major national parks in the United States. Under the head is a line of words-"Make America Wait Again" (Make America Wait Again), conveying a political message.
The giant Musk head has appeared in Yosemite, Arches and Mount Rainier national parks, sparking attention and online debate.
The anonymous organizer behind the spectacle said in an interview that the sculpture was "part protest, part performance art".
Underneath the portrait are two lines of text: "Make America Wait Again: Longer Lines Now Due to DOGE Cuts!" The aim is to draw attention to the Trump administration's recent layoffs and budget cuts to the National Park Service.
The phrase "Make America Wait Again" etched on the sculpture is a parody of US President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan, but organizers clarified it was not directed at any particular political faction.
A Michigan artist created this lifelike sculpture featuring Musk's characteristic smirk. The organizer, who chose to remain anonymous, said: "It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is what this statue represents."
Photos of the Musk sculpture went viral on Reddit, with the creator acknowledging the risks of such a public display but emphasizing the importance of the message it conveys.
The giant Musk head is planned to appear in more parks, but organizers are keeping the details secret.
The unusual form of protest highlights ongoing problems faced by the National Park Service due to budget cuts and layoffs. By displaying a sculpture of Musk, the former head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), organizers sought to draw attention to these issues in a unique and impactful way.