The statue, created by an anonymous group called 'The Secret Handshake', had been placed legally with a permit from the National Parks Service.
The National Parks Service claimed the statue violated its permit but did not provide a specific explanation for its removal.
'The Secret Handshake' stated the statue was destroyed without the promised 24-hour notice, alleging political interference from the administration.
The White House denounced the statue, asserting that Trump had previously distanced himself from Epstein and called for transparency regarding the Epstein files.