Epstein 'Walk of Shame' Display Emerges Near White House, Highlighting Ties to Trump Allies
A provocative pop-up installation dubbed the "Jeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame" has appeared in Washington, D.C., drawing attention to connections between high-profile individuals and the late convicted sex offender. The display, located in Farragut Square just a short walk from the White House, was first reported by Emily Hung of MS NOW on Sunday. It features sidewalk stickers resembling Hollywood Walk of Fame stars, each bearing the name of a figure linked to Epstein.
Interactive Elements and Featured Names
The stickers include QR codes that, when scanned, direct users to articles or Justice Department files detailing a person's association with Epstein. Among those named in the display are several allies of former President Donald Trump, including billionaire donor Dan Snyder, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, and former Victoria's Secret CEO Les Wexner. Photos captured by Brendan Smialowski for Getty Images confirm these inclusions.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is prominently featured, with his star noting that he exchanged emails with Epstein after the financier's 2008 conviction for sex trafficking minors and lunched with him on Epstein's private island in 2012. Lutnick recently acknowledged the lunch but insisted he had minimal other involvement with Epstein.
Controversial Figures and Reactions
Other notable names on the "Walk of Shame" include Steve Bannon and Elon Musk, whose star appeared torn apart on Sunday, according to a post by D.C. freelance photographer Andrew Leyden. Justice Department files indicate Musk contacted Epstein for a party one Christmas, though Musk has denied attending any of Epstein's gatherings. The display also features Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the disgraced British royal formerly known as Prince Andrew, and ex-President Bill Clinton, who has stated in a deposition that he was unaware of Epstein's crimes.
Context and Previous Installations
This installation follows a faux-bronze statue depicting Epstein and Trump holding hands, which appeared on the National Mall in September. Trump has been photographed socializing with Epstein but denies any wrongdoing and has not been implicated in his crimes. The statue was initially removed by U.S. Park Police but reinstalled in Washington in October and November. The origin of the "Walk of Shame" display remains unclear, adding to the mystery surrounding these public critiques of elite connections to Epstein.
