The Brief
- A 12-foot statue of Elon Musk with the phrase “Make America Wait Again” has appeared in several national parks, including Mount Rainier, as part of a surprise art installation.
- The anonymous creator says the project is a protest against recent staffing and budget cuts to the National Park Service, not a partisan statement.
- Designed to spark conversation, the statue has drawn a wide range of reactions from parkgoers and viral attention online.
During this high summer season, visitors to several of America’s most iconic national parks have found themselves face to face with something unexpected: the towering 12-foot-sculpted head of Elon Musk, smirking confidently atop a trailer.
It’s flanked by patriotic stars and a two-part message: “MAKE AMERICA WAIT AGAIN” and, in bold yellow below, “Now With Longer Lines Thanks to DOGE Cuts.”
The sculpture has made surprise appearances at Arches, Yosemite and Mt. Rainier National Parks, drawing curious crowds and fueling viral conversations online.…