Artist Builds Mini Border Around Trump's Hollywood Star
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LOS ANGELES (CBSMiami/AP) — A miniature wall bordering Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has gone viral following a street artist's attempt to parody the Republican nominee's call for a "great wall" separating the U.S. and Mexico.
Tourists stopped by to snap photos of the 6-inch gray wall that was topped with razor wire and plastered with "keep out" signs. The tiny wall was gone by Wednesday morning.
It was the work of an artist who calls himself Plastic Jesus, known for posting "No Trump Anytime" signs on street corners earlier this year. His web site says his art is influenced by news and culture.
On his Twitter, Plastic Jesus joked that Mexico didn't have to pay for this wall.
I built and paid for the wall myself. No Mexican money. #trump #Mexico #donaldtrump #hollywood pic.twitter.com/LTjGN3SBPf
— Plastic Jesus (@plasticjesusart) July 20, 2016
During his campaign Trump drew cheers by vowing to build a single wall along the U.S.-Mexico border to stem illegal immigration and drug smuggling.
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