A 12-foot spray-painted bronze statue titled "Best Friends Forever," depicting President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands, was installed on the National Mall near the U.S. Capitol early Tuesday. The statue was created by an anonymous artist collective known as "The Secret Handshake."
The collective stated that the installation honors "Friendship Month." Accompanying plaques read: "We celebrate the long-lasting bond between President Donald J. Trump and his ‘closest friend’ Jeffrey Epstein."
This installation has drawn attention in the context of ongoing discussions about the relationships between public figures and their associates. For more on related coverage, see our article on recent developments in political protests.
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