WASHINGTON — A “Jeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame” was installed last weekend in Farragut Square, a public park close to the White House, naming and shaming public figures associated with the late child sex offender and trafficker.
The display comes amid intense scrutiny of the Epstein files, following the Department of Justice’s release of more than 3 million pages on Jan. 30 detailing the activities of Epstein and his network of associates.
Sidewalk stickers posted at each corner of the park welcomed commuters and visitors to the exhibition. The installation, inspired by the Hollywood Walk of Fame, displayed stickers shaped like stars featuring prominent politicians, billionaires and celebrities tied to Epstein.
Each star carried a QR code that directed visitors to specific entries in the Epstein files or news articles detailing their connection to him. Instead of an emblem representing their field of work, the center of each star depicted Epstein’s headshot.
While being named in the Epstein files does not necessarily imply wrongdoing, it could suggest involvement in or enabling Epstein’s crimes. Except for Ghislaine Maxwell, none of Epstein’s friends or associates have been criminally prosecuted in the United States, fueling outrage over the lack of accountability.
It remains unclear who created the installation and when it will be removed.
A “Jeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame” appeared in Farragut Square on March 1, 2026, naming prominent public figures with ties to the late sex trafficker. (David Sun/MNS)
One visitor lingers before former Barclays CEO Jes Staley’s star. These stars around the park included celebrities, industry executives and politicians. (David Sun/MNS)
One passerby scans the QR code on New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch’s star. Tisch appears in the Epstein Files more than 440 times. (David Sun/MNS)
One passerby scans the QR code on former Harvard University President Larry Summers’s star. Summers recently resigned from teaching at Harvard after the Epstein Files detailed his close relationship with the sex offender. (David Sun/MNS)
Elon Musk’s star is the only one whose sticker has been torn off, though the QR code remains intact. (David Sun/MNS)
One visitor looks down at former President Bill Clinton’s star. Clinton testified before Congress on Feb. 27 about his connections to Epstein. (David Sun/MNS)
A passerby photographs his two dogs beside the “Jeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame” sign during an afternoon walk. (David Sun/MNS)