Viewers troubled by 'Epstein class' art spotted behind Trump pal in new video: 'Very dark'
Social media erupted after some questionable images became visible during a recent unboxing video featuring a Trump administration ally, sparking widespread backlash and conspiracy theories.
The artwork—a provocative photograph by renowned Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki depicting a Yakuza-tattooed couple—was displayed alongside a second piece that appears to be a female face covered with colorful butterflies. Observers quickly flagged the imagery as wildly inappropriate office decor when it was spotted in a video of UFC CEO and Trump pal Dana White unboxing the America 250-branded championship belt for the first time.
An influential conspiracy-focused account known as Isaac’s Army (425.5K followers) went viral with an X post, claiming "The Elites are into some very dark stuff" and suggesting the display behind White represented membership in some exclusive "club." The post garnered thousands of likes within hours, spawning dozens of replies and quotes.
Conspiracy-minded accounts pushed "Monarch butterfly" symbolism interpretations and occult ritual narratives, with many followers embracing the "elite club" framing without questioning the premise.
Conservative voices like former Trump delegate Trisha Hope had a vague reaction, saying only, "When they show you who they are, believe them."
Conservative influencer Jack Unheard, who has nearly 200,000 followers including several GOP lawmakers, chimed in with, "Yo what’s the art in the background?"
Liberal influencer and commentator Kyle Kulinski said, "Look at the art in the background of this Epstein class per----."
MMA-adjacent accounts like @Home_of_Fight provided context that Trump's friend had previously purchased similar bold, edgy artwork, suggesting a known pattern of controversial taste rather than something sinister. News aggregators including Hindustan Times helped mainstream the story beyond social media conspiracy circles.