Controversial Epstein-Trump Statue Appears National Mall Washington DC

A controversial 12-foot statue depicting President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands has appeared on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., drawing sharp reactions. The statue, created by an anonymous artist or group called The Secret Handshake, was installed "in honor of Friendship Month" and highlights the social bond between Trump and Epstein, who were known to have traveled and partied together. The White House condemned the statue as a liberal waste of money, emphasizing that Trump had distanced himself from Epstein by kicking him out of his club for inappropriate behavior. The statue reignited public and political demands for the release of documents related to Epstein's criminal activities and his connections to high-profile figures like Trump. Meanwhile, a separate golden statue of Trump holding a Bitcoin was installed outside the U.S. Capitol by memecoin supporters to acknowledge Trump's role in promoting cryptocurrency adoption, though the associated memecoin has since seen significant market fluctuation. These contrasting statues underscore ongoing debates about Trump's legacy and his connections to controversial figures and movements.