A controversial statue featuring Donald Trump and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has appeared in the National Mall in Washington D.C., drawing significant public attention.

According to US media reports the statue portrays Epstein standing in front of Trump, while Trump stretches his arms outward in a pose similar to the iconic scene from the famous film Titanic. The golden colored statue is designed to resemble the well known cinematic moment from the movie.

A banner placed near the statue reads Make America Safe Again. Reports suggest that the installation aims to highlight past associations between the US president and the convicted sex offender.

Media outlets also noted that this is the third statue placed at the site since September last year. The installation appears to be part of a series of political art displays meant to spark debate.

According to reports by Newsweek the controversy surrounding Epstein related documents has intensified since Trump’s return to the White House. Trump and Epstein were known to have social connections during the late 1980s and early 2000s.

However, after Epstein’s arrest in 2019 Trump stated that he had not spoken to him for about 15 years.