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Trump-Epstein statue appears for third time in DC

Trump and Epstein statue on National Mall is toppled and removed 'despite permit'
  • A 12-foot-tall statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands has reappeared in Washington D.C., this time outside the Busboys and Poets restaurant in the U Street corridor.
  • Titled “Best Friends Forever”, the statue has now appeared three times, having been removed twice previously from the National Mall by federal authorities.
  • Its reappearance coincides with the release of tens of thousands of messages from Epstein's estate, including emails mentioning Trump by name.
  • Some released emails suggest Donald Trump “spent hours” at Epstein's house with a victim and “knew about the girls,” implying more awareness of Epstein's abuse history.
  • Trump and the White House have publicly dismissed the email release as a “hoax” and a distraction, despite reports of private meetings to address the controversy.
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