A golden statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein as the doomed lovers from the film Titanic has appeared on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The nearly 12-foot sculpture, titled 'King of the World', shows Trump standing behind Epstein with arms outstretched, facing the Washington Monument. It is the third piece of guerrilla art attributed to an anonymous collective known as The Secret Handshake.
The installation includes plaques offering pointed commentary on the pair's past association. 'This monument honours the bond between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, a friendship seemingly built on luxurious travel, raucous parties and secret nude sketches,' reads one. Nearby, ten banners display a photograph of the two men with the slogan 'Make America Safe Again' and the Department of Justice insignia, with the word 'Justice' redacted.
The statue recreates a famous scene from the 1997 blockbuster Titanic, in which Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) proclaims 'I’m the king of the world!' as he stands with Rose (Kate Winslet) at the ship's prow. The Secret Handshake reportedly used intermediaries to secure a permit from the National Park Service, which lists a start date but has the end date blacked out.
This is not the first such sculpture; previously, the group erected 'Best Friends Forever' showing the two men holding hands, and a giant replica of a birthday message alleged to have been sent by Trump to Epstein. The White House condemned the display, with Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson questioning why Democrats are not similarly targeted. Trump has denied writing the note and insists he was 'totally exonerated' in the Epstein investigation.
