Satirical Trump-Epstein Statue Unveiled on National Mall

A satirical statue depicting President Donald Trump and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein recreating an iconic pose from the 1997 film Titanic appeared on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, drawing crowds of onlookers and reigniting public discussion about their past association.

The nearly 12-foot-tall, gold-colored sculpture, titled "King of the World," shows Epstein with arms outstretched at the front of a replica ship bow, while Trump stands behind him, facing the Washington Monument. A plaque at the base reads: "The tragic love story between Jack and Rose was built on luxurious travel, raucous parties, and secret nude sketches. This monument honors the bond between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, a friendship seemingly built on luxurious travel, raucous parties and secret nude sketches." Accompanying the statue are 10 banners displaying photographs of the two men alongside the phrase "Make America Safe Again," each featuring the Department of Justice insignia with the word "Justice" redacted.

The installation is the work of an anonymous artist collective known as The Secret Handshake, which has staged similar protest art in the capital. In September 2024,...