Satirical Gold Statue of Trump and Epstein in 'Titanic' Pose Appears in Washington D.C.

A gold-colored satirical statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a 'Titanic' pose has appeared in Washington D.C., near the Capitol, drawing public attention and critical commentary on its symbolism. The sculpture has sparked intense interest and discussion in Washington.

11 Mar, 13:50 — 12 Mar, 11:58

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Why this matters

This story highlights the use of satirical public art as a form of political commentary, particularly concerning controversial public figures like Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. The statue's appearance in a prominent location like the National Mall draws attention to ongoing public discourse and criticism surrounding their past associations.

Key entitiesDonald Trump Jeffrey Epstein Secret Handshake National Mall

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What 7 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

A satirical, gold-colored statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a 'Titanic' pose appeared in Washington D.C.
The statue was placed on the National Mall, near the U.S. Capitol or Congress.

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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A satirical golden statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a 'Titanic' pose appeared on the National Mall.

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The statue was created by an anonymous group of artists called the Secret Handshake.

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The statue is titled "King of the World."

unverified·Times of India

Coverage gaps

Identification of the artists as 'Secret Handshake'

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The statue's title as "King of the World"

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NYTcenter-leftcenter-leftanalyticalMostly FactualFocuses on artistic context and creators

der-standardcenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—Reports on Epstein files, not the statue

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and descriptive of the statue's appearance, with some outlets providing context on the artists or the broader implications of the imagery. The overall lean is balanced, as most outlets simply report on the event without explicit political commentary.

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NYTMostly Factual12d ago

A Statue of Trump and Epstein Re-enacting ‘Titanic’ Pose Appears on National Mall

The installation is the latest in a series of satirical statues created by an anonymous group of artists called the Secret Handshake.

By Ashley Ahn

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual12d ago

'King of the world' statue of Trump and Epstein in Titanic pose appears near US Capitol

A provocative sculpture, "King of the World," featuring Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a Titanic pose, was installed on the National Mall. The artwork, by activist group Secret Handshake, criticizes their alleged ties, accompanied by banners urging "Make America Safe Again." This installation highlights renewed scrutiny of Trump's past association with Epstein amid ongoing document releases.

By TOI World Desk

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Coverage Timeline

First report: orf · 11 Mar, 10:43|Full coverage: 7 · 1d 6h|Window: 1d 6h

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orf11 Mar, 10:43First to report

Epstein-Akten: Polen ermittelt wegen Menschenhandels

der-standard11 Mar, 10:46

Epstein-Akten: Polen ermittelt wegen Menschenhandels

3h later

Times of India11 Mar, 13:50

'King of the world' statue of Trump and Epstein in Titanic pose appears near US Capitol

faz11 Mar, 14:10

Trump-Epstein-Statue: Goldjungen mit Kurs auf den Eisberg

18h later

morgunbladid12 Mar, 08:39

Trump faðmar Epstein að hætti Jack í Titanic

3h later

NYT12 Mar, 11:58

A Statue of Trump and Epstein Re-enacting ‘Titanic’ Pose Appears on National Mall

4h later

newsbeast12 Mar, 16:24Latest update

Το απίστευτο χρυσό άγαλμα στην Ουάσινγκτον – Τραμπ και Έπστιν σε σκηνή του Τιτανικού – Δείτε το βίντεο

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from simply reporting the statue's existence to including details about the artists and the statue's specific title, providing more context to its satirical intent.

Initial Appearance and ReportingMarch 11 morning

The statue appeared on the National Mall, leading to initial reports from European outlets.

Wider International CoverageMarch 12 morning

More international outlets, including US-based ones, picked up the story, identifying the artists.

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Satirical Gold Statue of Trump and Epstein in 'Titanic' Pose Appears in Washington D.C.

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A Statue of Trump and Epstein Re-enacting ‘Titanic’ Pose Appears on National Mall

'King of the world' statue of Trump and Epstein in Titanic pose appears near US Capitol

Coverage Timeline

Epstein-Akten: Polen ermittelt wegen Menschenhandels

Epstein-Akten: Polen ermittelt wegen Menschenhandels

'King of the world' statue of Trump and Epstein in Titanic pose appears near US Capitol

Trump-Epstein-Statue: Goldjungen mit Kurs auf den Eisberg

Trump faðmar Epstein að hætti Jack í Titanic

A Statue of Trump and Epstein Re-enacting ‘Titanic’ Pose Appears on National Mall

Το απίστευτο χρυσό άγαλμα στην Ουάσινγκτον – Τραμπ και Έπστιν σε σκηνή του Τιτανικού – Δείτε το βίντεο

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