Controversial Giant Birthday Card Appears on National Mall
A striking ten-foot tall installation has suddenly appeared on the National Mall in Washington D.C. This massive structure directly references the controversial birthday correspondence between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. The timing is particularly notable as January 20 marks Epstein's birthday.
Installation Details and Location
The structure stands prominently at 3rd Street between Madison and Jefferson Drive. This location places it directly across from the United States Capitol building. The installation visually enlarges a document that Donald Trump has consistently denied authoring throughout his political career.
One side of the installation reproduces what appears to be the alleged birthday letter attributed to Donald Trump. The text includes the memorable line, "We have certain things in common, Jeffrey." It concludes with the phrase, "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday— and may every day be another wonderful secret." A drawing of a woman borders this reproduction.
The reverse side presents a shorter message that reads, "Happy Birthday to a 'Terrific Guy!'" This text appears surrounded by colorful balloon imagery. Together, these two panels create a giant mockup of the birthday card that has received renewed political attention in recent months.
Interactive Protest and Public Participation
The activist group behind this installation calls itself the Secret Handshake. They describe the statue as an interactive protest rather than a static monument. Visitors receive encouragement to "sign" the oversized card with their own messages addressed to the current administration.
A smaller sculpture stands beside the main mockup. This piece depicts stacked boxes meant to resemble redacted government files. An accompanying plaque clearly states the group's invitation. It reads, "The Secret Handshake invites you to celebrate the birthday of President Donald Trump's 'closest friend,' Jeffrey Epstein, with a larger than life tribute to their intimate correspondence. Feel Free To Sign The Birthday Card With Your Own Message To The Administration."
The group installed the statue overnight on Sunday. They deliberately timed its appearance for one day before Epstein's birthday. According to the Secret Handshake, authorities have granted permission for the installation to remain on the National Mall until Friday.
Public Response and Visitor Reactions
People have already started arriving at the site. Visitors are actively dropping messages on the installation. One visitor wrote clearly, "History has its eyes on you!" Another participant etched with a colored pen, "The time is always right to do the right thing. IMPEACH."
News of the statue has spread rapidly across the internet. Social media users are reacting strongly to this unconventional protest. One user exclaimed, "HOLY SMOKES: A giant replica of the Trump-to-Epstein birthday card just got planted on the National Mall in D.C. today. Front reads: 'Happy Birthday to a 'Terrific Guy!' And the inside is printed with the bizarre Trump–Epstein dialogue. Sometimes the receipts don't need a caption. They need a billboard."
Another commenter suggested, "Trump should stroll out there today and sign it." A third user simply wrote, "lmfao this is golden."
Historical Context and Disputed Letter
The birthday message referenced by the statue originally surfaced in September. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released the document. This letter, dated 2003, was attributed to Trump during Epstein's 50th birthday celebrations. Trump has repeatedly denied writing or sending this correspondence. He has called the document "false, malicious, and defamatory" on multiple occasions.
Broader Protest Trend on National Mall
This mockup represents the latest in a series of anti-Trump installations appearing on the National Mall in recent months. Previous displays have included various provocative artworks. These have featured a statue depicting Trump holding hands with Epstein. Another showed a large gold thumb crushing the Statue of Liberty's head. A sculpture of Trump dancing inside a gold television set also appeared. Artists even created a "giant bronze poop" statue referencing the January 6 insurrection. Multiple smaller versions of similar themes have decorated the space as well.
The installation pushes this disputed correspondence back into the political spotlight. It creates a physical manifestation of ongoing controversies surrounding the former president's associations.
