Statue of Trump and Epstein recreating famous Titanic scene appears in Washington
Tourists and locals navigating the National Mall yesterday were greeted by a surreal and provocative addition to the capital’s landscape. A new, 12-foot-tall golden statue depicting President Donald Trump and the late convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein has gone viral after appearing near the heart of the city’s monumental core.
The sculpture, unveiled on March 10, reimagines the two men as the protagonists of the 1997 cinematic blockbuster Titanic. Positioned at the metaphorical bow of a ship, Trump and Epstein are seen recreating the iconic “flying” scene made famous by characters Jack and Rose, their arms outstretched in a gilded embrace.
A Mockery of the “King of the World”
The installation, titled “KING OF THE WORLD,” serves as a biting satirical reference to Leonardo DiCaprio’s famous exclamation in the film. The choice of imagery is deliberate, drawing a parallel between the fictional romance of Jack and Rose and the real-world association between the President and the disgraced financier.
While Donald Trump has been mentioned numerous times within the unsealed “Epstein files” and was known to have had a friendly relationship with Epstein in social circles, it is important to note that no illegal activity by the President has been proven in a court of law.
The Message Behind the Monument
The statue is accompanied by plaques on either side that leave little room for interpretation regarding the artist’s intent. The text reads:
“The tragic love story between Jack and Rose was built on luxurious travel, raucous parties, and secret nude sketches. This monument honors the bond between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, a friendship seemingly built on luxurious travel, raucous parties, and secret nude sketches.”
The organization Secret Handshake has claimed responsibility for the installation. In an interview with local news station WUSA9, the group revealed that the statue is supplemented by ten nearby banners commemorating the relationship between the two men.
“A Banner Year”
The group’s motivation appears to be a direct response to the President’s own recent branding efforts within the District of Columbia.
“Why? Because 2026 has been a banner year for President Trump,” Secret Handshake told the outlet. “Meaning… he’s added giant banners of his face to federal buildings all across DC. We want to help him on his mission by tossing a few of our own in the mix.”
A Recurring Satire
This is not the first time Secret Handshake has utilized the National Mall as a stage for political commentary. In September of last year, the organization installed a similar bronze statue of Trump and Epstein. That iteration was swiftly removed by the U.S. Park Police shortly after its discovery.
The current “Titanic” sculpture, however, is reportedly scheduled to remain on display until March 13. At the time of reporting, President Trump has not issued a formal comment regarding the installation.
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