Controversial Trump-Epstein Statue Returns to Washington's National Mall After Initial Removal

Oct 04, 2025 02:32 am CST

A controversial bronze-painted statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands has been reinstalled on Washington's National Mall after being removed last week. Created by an anonymous artist collective called "The Secret Handshake," the satirical artwork originally titled "Best Friends Forever" was restored and repositioned after obtaining proper permits from the National Park Service, reigniting discussions about Trump's past association with the late financier who died in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges.