Donald Trump is firing back at liberals after a bizarre new statue appeared near the White House, depicting him holding hands with Jeffrey Epstein. The installation, erected on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., claims to honor Friendship Month — celebrated this September — and includes a plaque reading:
“We celebrate the long-lasting bond between President Donald J. Trump and his ‘closest friend,’ Jeffrey Epstein.”
Trump did not hold back in condemning those responsible.
Trump’s Response
A White House spokesperson told TMZ:
“Liberals are free to waste their money however they see fit — but it’s not news that Epstein knew Donald Trump, because Donald Trump kicked Epstein out of his club for being a creep.”
Trump has acknowledged knowing Epstein in the past, but stresses that their friendship ended when he discovered Epstein’s illegal behavior involving underage girls at Mar-a-Lago.
“He was hiring workers away from me and engaging in behavior I wouldn’t tolerate — I banned him from my Florida property,” Trump said previously.
Political Jabs and Document Dump
The spokesperson also took aim at Democrats, the media, and organizations behind the statue:
“They knew about Epstein and his victims for years and did nothing to help them while President Trump was calling for transparency and delivering thousands of pages of documents.”
Trump’s administration released files related to Epstein in February, though most were already publicly available documents. Critics from both sides slammed the move, demanding disclosure of additional materials, including an alleged “birthday book” listing Epstein clients — which Trump denies involvement in.
Public Reaction and Ongoing Debate
The statues have sparked confusion and outrage online, with social media users questioning whether the installation is satirical or real. Trump and his team insist it’s liberal-funded propaganda, and Trump continues to push the narrative that he acted early against Epstein’s misconduct.
Meanwhile, recent records from the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform allegedly include a “birthday book” with a note referencing Trump. The former president denies any involvement and has dismissed the claims.
The Takeaway
Whether satirical art or political jab, the statues have reignited debate over Trump’s past connections with Epstein and the handling of documents related to the convicted sex offender. Trump’s strong public response underscores how sensitive the topic remains in politics and media circles.
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