‘Jeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame’ pops up near White House in Washington

A ‘Jeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame’ installation appeared with stickers naming public figures linked to his files

A satirical art installation dubbed the ‘Jeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame’ has appeared in Farragut Square, just steps from the White House in Washington, D.C., drawing widespread attention and sparking fresh debate over the legacy of the late financier.

Unlike the traditional Hollywood Walk of Fame, this makeshift trail features plaques or stickers styled like stars, each bearing the name of a public figure whose association with Epstein, a convicted sex offender and financier, has been noted in recently released legal documents. Many of the plaques include QR codes that link to publicly available court records and Department of Justice files detailing those ties.

At the centre of the display is Epstein’s own star, labelled ‘Child Sex Trafficker and Rapist’ a reference to his 2019 conviction and later death in custody, and meant to underscore public outrage over his crimes.

Other names reportedly featured in the installation include high-profile individuals such as former Harvard president Larry Summers, former U.S. president Bill Clinton, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and Prince Andrew of the British royal family, all of whom have faced scrutiny due to mentions in Epstein-related records.

Organisers behind the installation are currently unknown, and it remains unclear whether it was sanctioned by any official group. However, its close proximity to federal government buildings and its provocative nature quickly drew attention on social media, with photos and videos of the plaques circulating widely.

The display appears to be part of ongoing public interest in the so-called Epstein Files, a trove of court documents, flight logs and deposition material that have been unsealed under the Epstein Files Transparency Act in recent months. While inclusion on the “Walk of Shame” does not imply criminal wrongdoing, the installation aims to highlight longstanding questions about the relationships between Epstein and prominent figures across business, politics and royalty.

The unusual tribute joins other politically charged art and protest displays that have cropped up in the U.S. capital in recent years, reflecting continued public debate over accountability, power and elite networks.