A truck adorned with images of Fidel Castro, Nicolás Maduro, Hugo Chávez, and Donald Trump—an artwork by Democrat Claude Taylor—is making its way to Miami, where controversy continues over a billboard that compared Trump to Fidel. "Here's the truck with the billboard heading to Miami. This is what it shows," Taylor stated on his Twitter account.
Taylor announced that, in addition to the photos, the vehicle will occasionally display a video of the late Cuban dictator speaking at a summit, with the video translated into English. "Hello, Miami! The truck is arriving!" he exclaimed in another tweet.
Taylor, founder of the political action committee Mad Dog PAC, had previously announced that he was preparing a second round of political billboards linking Donald Trump with Latin American dictators. The inclusion of Venezuelan dictators Maduro and Hugo Chávez suggests that the campaign will not only provoke reactions from the Cuban community.
Political Controversy in Miami
"This has been fun. I'm meeting many new friends in Florida. Our follow-up to our now infamous billboard is our billboard truck. It will be on the streets of Miami tomorrow," the publicist stated on Friday.
This week, a significant controversy arose when Taylor unveiled his first billboard on Palmetto Avenue, comparing Trump to Fidel. Some supporters of the former Republican president took to the streets of Miami to protest the billboard. Some even went as far as threatening city officials with closing the busy road if the political advertisement was not removed.
Impact of Political Billboards in Miami
Given the current political climate, the truck's arrival in Miami is expected to spark further discussion and debate. Here are some frequently asked questions about the situation:
Why is Claude Taylor targeting Donald Trump with these billboards?
Claude Taylor aims to draw parallels between Donald Trump and various Latin American dictators to highlight what he perceives as authoritarian tendencies in Trump's leadership.
What is the reaction of the Cuban community in Miami to these billboards?
The Cuban community in Miami has shown mixed reactions. While some support the billboards for their critical stance against Trump, others find the comparisons to Fidel Castro offensive and inappropriate.
Has there been any official response from the city of Miami?
As of now, the city of Miami has not issued an official response regarding the billboards. However, local officials are monitoring the situation closely due to the public's strong reactions.