Satirical Trump–Epstein statue appears on National Mall, draws attention online
TOI GLOBAL | Mar 11, 2026, 20:30 IST
Trump-Epstein ‘Titanic pose’ statue
An unauthorized satirical statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a Titanic-style pose appeared on the National Mall on March 10, 2026. The piece, titled “The King of the World,” was reportedly created by anonymous artists who previously installed another Trump-Epstein artwork in September.
A satirical statue depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a pose inspired by the film Titanic appeared on the National Mall on March 10, 2026, sparking reactions on social media and among visitors in Washington, D.C.
The statue, titled “The King of the World,” shows Trump and Epstein standing together in the famous bow-of-the-ship pose from Titanic, referencing the well-known line from the movie. The artwork was reportedly installed overnight by anonymous artists and was not authorized by the National Park Service, which manages the National Mall.
According to reports, the same unidentified group is believed to be behind another satirical installation placed in September that depicted Trump and Epstein holding hands under the title “Best Friends Forever.” That earlier artwork also appeared briefly in Washington before being removed by authorities.
Officials have not announced any arrests related to the installation. Unauthorized displays are generally removed quickly from the National Mall because the area is federally regulated and requires permits for demonstrations, memorials, or art exhibits.
The statue’s appearance comes amid ongoing public scrutiny of Trump’s past social connections with Epstein, which have been the subject of media coverage for years. Trump has previously said he cut ties with Epstein long before Epstein’s 2019 arrest and death.
Visitors on the Mall gathered around the statue before it was taken down, with photos circulating widely online. Some viewed the installation as political satire, while others criticized it as inappropriate.
A satirical statue depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a pose inspired by the film Titanic appeared on the National Mall on March 10, 2026, sparking reactions on social media and among visitors in Washington, D.C.
The statue, titled “The King of the World,” shows Trump and Epstein standing together in the famous bow-of-the-ship pose from Titanic, referencing the well-known line from the movie. The artwork was reportedly installed overnight by anonymous artists and was not authorized by the National Park Service, which manages the National Mall.
According to reports, the same unidentified group is believed to be behind another satirical installation placed in September that depicted Trump and Epstein holding hands under the title “Best Friends Forever.” That earlier artwork also appeared briefly in Washington before being removed by authorities.
An unauthorized satirical statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a Titanic-style pose appeared on the National Mall on March 10, 2026. The piece, titled “The King of the World,” was reportedly created by anonymous artists who previously installed another Trump-Epstein artwork in September.
Officials have not announced any arrests related to the installation. Unauthorized displays are generally removed quickly from the National Mall because the area is federally regulated and requires permits for demonstrations, memorials, or art exhibits.
The statue’s appearance comes amid ongoing public scrutiny of Trump’s past social connections with Epstein, which have been the subject of media coverage for years. Trump has previously said he cut ties with Epstein long before Epstein’s 2019 arrest and death.
Visitors on the Mall gathered around the statue before it was taken down, with photos circulating widely online. Some viewed the installation as political satire, while others criticized it as inappropriate.
The statue, titled “The King of the World,” shows Trump and Epstein standing together in the famous bow-of-the-ship pose from Titanic, referencing the well-known line from the movie. The artwork was reportedly installed overnight by anonymous artists and was not authorized by the National Park Service, which manages the National Mall.
According to reports, the same unidentified group is believed to be behind another satirical installation placed in September that depicted Trump and Epstein holding hands under the title “Best Friends Forever.” That earlier artwork also appeared briefly in Washington before being removed by authorities.
Officials have not announced any arrests related to the installation. Unauthorized displays are generally removed quickly from the National Mall because the area is federally regulated and requires permits for demonstrations, memorials, or art exhibits.
The statue’s appearance comes amid ongoing public scrutiny of Trump’s past social connections with Epstein, which have been the subject of media coverage for years. Trump has previously said he cut ties with Epstein long before Epstein’s 2019 arrest and death.
Visitors on the Mall gathered around the statue before it was taken down, with photos circulating widely online. Some viewed the installation as political satire, while others criticized it as inappropriate.
A satirical statue depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a pose inspired by the film Titanic appeared on the National Mall on March 10, 2026, sparking reactions on social media and among visitors in Washington, D.C.
The statue, titled “The King of the World,” shows Trump and Epstein standing together in the famous bow-of-the-ship pose from Titanic, referencing the well-known line from the movie. The artwork was reportedly installed overnight by anonymous artists and was not authorized by the National Park Service, which manages the National Mall.
According to reports, the same unidentified group is believed to be behind another satirical installation placed in September that depicted Trump and Epstein holding hands under the title “Best Friends Forever.” That earlier artwork also appeared briefly in Washington before being removed by authorities.
An unauthorized satirical statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a Titanic-style pose appeared on the National Mall on March 10, 2026. The piece, titled “The King of the World,” was reportedly created by anonymous artists who previously installed another Trump-Epstein artwork in September.
Officials have not announced any arrests related to the installation. Unauthorized displays are generally removed quickly from the National Mall because the area is federally regulated and requires permits for demonstrations, memorials, or art exhibits.
The statue’s appearance comes amid ongoing public scrutiny of Trump’s past social connections with Epstein, which have been the subject of media coverage for years. Trump has previously said he cut ties with Epstein long before Epstein’s 2019 arrest and death.
Visitors on the Mall gathered around the statue before it was taken down, with photos circulating widely online. Some viewed the installation as political satire, while others criticized it as inappropriate.