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(The Hill) – This week, the National Mall became the stage for a striking piece of art featuring a statue of President Trump and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The duo are portrayed as the iconic characters Jack and Rose from the cinematic classic “Titanic.”
In this artistic representation, Trump is depicted as Jack, while Epstein assumes the role of Rose, emulating the famous scene where Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet’s characters embrace at the ship’s bow. This creation is attributed to an anonymous collective known as the Secret Handshake, as highlighted by The Washington Post.
This isn’t the initial instance of Trump and Epstein being the subjects of such artistic commentary.
Back in September, statues featuring the same pair were also unveiled on the National Mall. These installations were accompanied by a plaque that read, “In Honor of Friendship Month,” and further stated, “We celebrate the long-lasting bond between President Donald J. Trump and his ‘closest friend,’ Jeffrey Epstein.”
Statues depicting Trump and Epstein were also spotted on the National Mall in September. A plaque between the two statues read “In Honor of Friendship Month,” followed by “We celebrate the long-lasting bond between President Donald J. Trump and his ‘closest friend,’ Jeffrey Epstein.”
When the White House was reached for comment on the “Titanic” statue, spokesperson Abigail Jackson said in a statement, “When will these wealthy Democrat donors create sculptures of Democrats … who continued to solicit money and meetings from Epstein after he was convicted as a sex offender?”
In recent months, Trump and his administration have faced heat from both sides of the aisle over their handling of files linked to Epstein. The president’s former relationship with Epstein has also come under intense scrutiny.
Senators from both parties have also recently requested that the Government Accountability Office review the Justice Department’s handling and release of documents connected to the investigation into Epstein, per a letter obtained by The Washington Post and CNBC.