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Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands is back on D.C.'s National Mall

Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands is back on D.C.'s National Mall

Summary

A statue showing Donald Trump holding hands with Jeffrey Epstein was put back on display at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The group behind the statue, called Secret Handshake, aims to bring attention to Trump's past friendship with Epstein. The statue had previously been removed by the National Park Service for not following permit rules.

Key Facts

  • The statue shows Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands.
  • It was reinstalled at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.
  • An anonymous group named Secret Handshake created the statue as a form of protest.
  • The National Park Service had removed the statue earlier for not complying with permit rules.
  • Secret Handshake originally called the statue "Best Friends Forever" and later renamed it.
  • The group secured a required freedom of speech permit for the statue's reinstallation.
  • Trump has stated that his friendship with Epstein ended years ago, and he distanced himself from Epstein.

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