Trump-Epstein Statue Stirs Controversy

0:00In Adelaide today, March 11, a new 12-foot golden statue appeared on the National Mall this week, showing Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein posed like figures from the movie, Titanic, standing at the front of a ship with arms outstretched toward the Washington Monument. It's the third artwork by the anonymous group called The Secret Handshake, mocking the men's past friendship. Titled King of the World, it came with plaques and ten banners featuring a photo of the pair and a slogan playing on Trump's campaign phrase. Earlier pieces by the group include a statue last September of the two, holding hands and a giant replica in January of a birthday note allegedly from Trump to Epstein. These pop-up installations use permits from the National Park Service, often arranged through go-betweens. Meanwhile, a nearby walk of shame in a park lists names of Epstein associates on star-shaped plaques. The White House quickly condemned the display, with a spokesperson calling out what they see as political hypocrisy and questioning why similar

1:01art. Doesn't target Democrats' link to Epstein. Trump has long said he was fully cleared in the Epstein records and knew nothing about the financiers' crimes. The two socialized in Florida circles, but reportedly fell out in the mid-2000s. Epstein died in jail in 2019, while facing sex trafficking charges, and his files mentioned Trump thousands of times. The art seems aimed at keeping those documents in the news amid other big stories. The permit for this statue lists the star date, but blacks out the end date, so it's unclear how long it will stay, possibly part of the stun itself. The daily news now is powered by our sponsor. Do not just listen to podcasts. Get lost in them comfortably. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.COM