"The sculpture imagines Trump holding Epstein's wingspan as a caricature of the disgraced financier stares gleefully ahead, imitating the iconic Titanic scene in which Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose (Kate Winslet) stand on the bow of the ill-fated ship while she proclaims, "I'm flying!""
""The tragic love story between Jack and Rose was built on luxurious travel, raucous parties, and secret nude sketches," reads a plaque accompanying the work. "This monument honors the bond between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, a friendship seemingly built on luxurious travel, raucous parties, and secret nude sketches.""
"True to its cinematic influence, "King of the World" is complete with railing in the shape of a ship's bow. Ten large banners featuring a photograph of Epstein and Trump are placed on either side of the statue, satirizing the president's recent interest in adding his face to the exteriors of government buildings."
A sculpture titled "King of the World" appeared at the US Capitol on March 10, created by the anonymous artist collective The Secret Handshake. The artwork depicts President Trump cradling Jeffrey Epstein in a recreation of the famous Titanic bow scene. The installation includes a ship's bow railing and banners featuring photographs of both men. An accompanying plaque draws parallels between the fictional romance and the Trump-Epstein relationship, referencing luxurious travel, parties, and secret sketches. The sculpture emerged following the Department of Justice's release of previously withheld documents containing abuse allegations against Trump.
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