Activists Install Trump-Epstein Card Replica on Mall

A large-scale replica of a birthday card allegedly sent by President Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein has been erected on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., drawing attention to the past association between the two men. The 10-foot-tall installation, placed by the activist group The Secret Handshake, appeared on Monday, one day before what would have been Epstein's 73rd birthday on January 20. It is permitted by the National Park Service to remain on display until Friday.

The replica recreates a note purportedly given to Epstein in 2003 for his 50th birthday. It features an outline of a woman's nude body filled with handwritten text, including a fictional dialogue: "We have certain things in common, Jeffrey," followed by Epstein's supposed reply, "Yes we do, come to think of it." The message continues with Trump asking, "Enigmas never age, have you noticed that?" and ends with, "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday and may every day be another wonderful secret," signed by Trump. Bordered by balloons in black, white, and gold, the card invites passersby to add their own messages to the Trump administration using provided markers. A nearby structure resembling a filing...