The controversial custom, held in Coripe, Spain, took a shocking turn this year as locals selected Trump as their symbolic “Judas” — a figure deemed the most detested or controversial personality of the year.
A Fiery Spectacle
A large effigy of Trump, featuring his signature blonde hair, black suit, and red tie, was paraded through the streets on Easter Sunday. The display was part of the long-standing Quema de Judas celebration, a tradition that includes hanging, burning, and shooting an effigy believed to represent betrayal or wrongdoing.
The Trump dummy was strung up from a tree, doused in fire, and repeatedly blasted with rifles at close range — a vivid and intense form of community expression dating back centuries.
Why Trump Was Chosen
Each year, the town selects a controversial public figure to symbolize Judas Iscariot, the biblical betrayer of Jesus. In 2025, Trump apparently made the list due to ongoing controversies and international attention — prompting residents to single him out for this year’s symbolic punishment.
Last year’s effigy depicted Koldo García, a former advisor to Spain’s ex-Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos, who was accused of corruption linked to pandemic-era mask contracts.
Meanwhile, in the U.S…
While his effigy was going up in flames overseas, Donald Trump was reportedly spending a much more relaxed Easter Sunday in the U.S. — even making a festive appearance alongside the Easter Bunny at the White House.
A Controversial Tradition Lives On
Though the Quema de Judas ceremony draws criticism from some human rights groups and political observers for its aggressive imagery, many locals see it as a symbolic form of protest and communal release. This year’s display once again underscores the global reach of Trump’s polarizing persona — and how it continues to ignite reactions far beyond American borders.
