Today January 20, 2026, 07:57 PM
Today January 20, 2026, 07:57 PM
A 10-foot-tall replica referencing an alleged birthday message attributed to former U.S. President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein appeared on the National Mall in Washington on Tuesday. The display was publicly visible for several hours and drew attention from passersby and media.
National Park Service officials confirmed that the structure was placed on federal land under a temporary demonstration permit. Authorities said the display did not disrupt public access or require law enforcement intervention.
The replica reproduced text previously described in court filings and media reports as an alleged birthday message. The authenticity of the message itself has not been independently verified by U.S. authorities.
Representatives for Donald Trump have previously denied authorship of the alleged message in public statements. No new legal action or court ruling related to the display was announced on Tuesday.
Federal officials said the installation was removed later the same day in accordance with permit conditions. No arrests or citations were reported in connection with the display.
