A temporary statue depicting President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, titled 'Best Friends Forever,' appeared briefly on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., showing the two smiling and holding hands, with a plaque celebrating their supposed 'friendship' during Friendship Month. The installation was created by a group called The Secret Handshake, which claimed responsibility and had a permit allowing it to stay until Sunday evening. However, U.S. Park Police removed the statue overnight before the permit expired, citing non-compliance, with the group alleging illegal removal and political suppression of speech. The statue's removal followed a pattern of satirical and protest art targeting Trump, including sculptures mocking his policies and associations, such as a desk with Jan. 6 insurrection imagery and statues referencing Charlottesville and authoritarian figures. The controversial statue's appearance and quick removal highlight ongoing political tensions and debates over free speech, with the White House and critics commenting on Trump's distancing from Epstein and the political implications of such protests.