Controversial Monument Installed Near Capitol, Featuring Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein

Financial Report: Controversy Surrounds Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein

Key Figures:

• Donald Trump, 79-year-old US President
• Jeffrey Epstein, deceased convicted sex offender
• Karoline Leavitt, Trump spokesperson
• Bill Clinton, former US President
• Hillary Clinton, former US First Lady
• Les Wexner, former business associate of Epstein

Background:

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A new sculpture, "King of the World," was installed on the National Mall near the United States Capitol on Tuesday, showcasing Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein reenacting a famous scene from the 1997 film Titanic. The installation is the latest protest artwork by Secret Handshake, an anonymous group.

Recent Developments:

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has been releasing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law in November. The latest set of files, released earlier this month, mentioned Donald Trump. Three memos describe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) interviews with a woman who accused Trump of sexual assault. Karoline Leavitt, Trump spokesperson, called the claim "completely baseless" and said there is no credible evidence.

Investigations and Controversy:

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Several Democrats have asked Donald Trump to testify before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The panel has already questioned Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and Les Wexner. Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were socially acquainted in the 1990s and 2000s and were photographed together several times, including at Mar-a-Lago and the Plaza Hotel.

Timeline:

• November: Epstein Files Transparency Act signed into law
• 2019: Jeffrey Epstein dies in jail
• 2023: Secret Handshake installs sculpture of Trump and Epstein holding hands on the National Mall
• 2023: Latest set of files released by DOJ, mentioning Donald Trump