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What will happen to the Trump baby blimp? Orange balloon will always be a reminder of 'politics of resistance'

The 20-feet orange baby wearing a nappy and clutching a mobile phone will finally rest at the Museum of London's 'protest' collection

The famous Donald Trump blimp will see a final resting place even as the President gears up for his departure from the White House. The blimp that featured an orange effigy of Trump as an angry baby has finally been "confined to history," according to a Sky News report.

The 20-foot balloon first hit the skies in 2018 over Westminster during the protests that took place when he visited the country. Since then, the effigy of Trump wearing a nappy and holding a mobile phone has traveled to France, Ireland, Argentina and across various parts of the United States.

Now, it will finally be put to rest at the Museum of London. Earlier, the museum was in talks to acquire the blimp and add it as part of the "protest" collection. The report also added that the blimp makers said the item would be at the museum to serve as a reminder of what they called "politics of hate". Their statement read: "While we're pleased that the Trump Baby can now be consigned to history along with the man himself, we're under no illusions that this is the end of the story."

"We hope the baby's place in the museum will stand as a reminder of when London stood against Mr Trump — but will prompt those who see it to examine how they can continue the fight against the politics of hate. Most of all we hope the Trump Baby serves as a reminder of the politics of resistance that took place during Trump's time in office," it added. 

The news also garnered reactions on social media. "Who ever came with the idea; we salute you!! Peaceful yet very meaningful now that’s what I call fun protest! Who the F need guns!" read one of the tweets. "Biden's blimp will have a red balloon in his hand and a sign 'where da fuck am i ...point me east' lol," read another tweet.

Talking about their latest collection, Sharon Ament, the museum director revealed that the staff was determined to acquire the blimp since 2018. "We did not know then what would transpire," she added. "Of course, the museum is not political and does not have any view about the state of politics in the States. We use humor a lot. And we poke fun at politicians. This is a big - literally - example of that. To some it's a joyous object, it makes you smile, it makes you laugh because it's satirical."

The blimp is currently under quarantine at the museum so as to clear it from insects before it heads for the protest collection. Ament also said the blimp's final place was perfect and that the effigy was a "response from Londoners".

Trump's successor, Joe Biden will be taking over as President on Wednesday, January 20.