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The Trump-Epstein statue is back on the National Mall, days after its abrupt removal

The Trump-Epstein statue is back on the National Mall, days after its abrupt removal

Summary

A statue showing President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein has been reinstalled on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., after it was previously removed. The group behind the statue, The Secret Handshake, received a permit for its display but encountered issues when it was taken down. They have reinstalled the statue and also released a 3D-printable version online.

Key Facts

  • A statue of President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein has been reinstalled on the National Mall.
  • The statue is named "Why Can't We Be Friends?" and had been removed days earlier by park police.
  • The group behind the statue, called The Secret Handshake, obtained a permit to display it.
  • The removal was because of non-compliance with the permit, but specific reasons were not provided.
  • The group released 3D-printable versions of the statue after facing issues with displaying it.
  • Jeffrey Epstein died in jail in 2019, and Trump has distanced himself from him.
  • The statue attracted attention due to the controversial subjects it depicts.

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