A bronze statue titled “Best Friends Forever,” depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, resurfaced on the National Mall. The statue, which shows the figures holding hands, was originally installed last week and removed before its reappearance. The National Park Service and the White House have not commented on the installation due to the government shutdown. The statue’s appearance follows controversy surrounding the Trump administration’s handling of Epstein-related documents, and Trump’s prior relationship with Epstein.
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The “Trump-Epstein friendship statue” was back on display on the National Mall Thursday, after being removed a week prior by the U.S. Park Police and the National Park Service. The group “Secret Handshake,” responsible for the installation, said the statue was broken when removed and had to be repaired. Though the group had secured a new permit, they were allegedly blocked by the Deputy Director of the National Park Service, but it was ultimately put back up. The National Park Service has been contacted for comment.
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A 12-foot satirical statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands was erected on the National Mall by a group called The Secret Handshake. The statue and accompanying plaques, erected to celebrate “Friendship Month,” reference the close relationship between Trump and Epstein, who were known to socialize together for years. The group’s anonymous leader stated the statue aimed to celebrate Trump’s “only true friend” while also including quotes from a birthday card Trump once gave Epstein. This display comes as demands for the release of Epstein’s files intensify, and the FBI Director deflects questions about the files.
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A 12-foot statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands has appeared on the National Mall, created by the anonymous group The Secret Handshake. The statue, erected in honor of Friendship Month, features excerpts from a controversial birthday letter allegedly written by Trump to Epstein, which Trump denies writing. The White House has denounced the statue, emphasizing the end of their friendship, despite their documented history of parties and public statements of friendship. The appearance of the statue comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Epstein case and calls for greater transparency surrounding the release of Epstein’s files.
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A new installation, a gold “television” displaying a video of Donald Trump dancing with Jeffrey Epstein, has appeared on the National Mall, replacing a previous anti-Trump statue. The anonymous artists behind the piece, permitted to remain through Sunday, aim to critique the administration’s stance on free speech and artistic expression, using political imagery. The White House press aide responded in a mocking statement, ironically suggesting the installation would bring joy to tourists, a direct jab at the previous week’s controversy regarding an anti-Trump statue. The artists’ identity remains unknown, adding to the mystery surrounding the politically charged artwork and its focus on the former president’s controversial relationship with Epstein.
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The Unite for Veterans rally, held on June 6th, 2025, drew thousands to the National Mall to oppose President Trump’s cuts to veteran services and federal worker layoffs. Veterans, like Lela Bell and Paul Nance, traveled from across the country to protest the administration’s policies, specifically targeting planned VA workforce reductions and the perceived threat of privatization. The rally featured speeches from veterans and labor leaders, along with a concert by the Dropkick Murphys. Participants expressed concerns about the erosion of veteran benefits and the potential dismantling of the VA, emphasizing their commitment to protecting the Constitution.
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