Administration Condemns 'Democrat Hoax' as Additional Jeffrey Epstein Photos Made Public
House Democrats have published a new tranche of what they labeled "alarming" pictures from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, depicting notably Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and ex-UK prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The initial drop of 19 photographs—some of which have been previously circulated—combined with another 70 unveiled later on Friday represent a small number of the nearly 100,000 images handed over to the House investigative panel, which is examining the actions and ties of Epstein.
The fallen money manager died by apparent suicide in a New York detention cell in 2019 after being indicted on sex-trafficking crimes.
Prominent Personalities in the Images
Among the notable figures visible in the opening set are public figures such as film director Woody Allen; Microsoft founder Bill Gates; and Richard Branson, creator of the Virgin conglomerate.
Donald Trump is pictured in three of the first nineteen images. In one, he is seen with six women, whose faces are redacted.
Administration Statement
The White House reacted to the release in a statement, alleging Democrats of purposefully "cherry-picking" the photographs for partisan aims and to "seek to establish a false storyline."
"This Democratic fabrication against President Trump has been time and again refuted," a White House spokesperson remarked, insisting that "this presidency has accomplished more for Epstein's survivors than Democrats have ever done by repeatedly calling for transparency, disclosing reams of documents, and demanding further investigations into Epstein's liberal connections."
Panel Member Comment
The photos were published without context, but per a Democratic representative from California and senior member of the oversight committee, they raise more questions about Epstein's links with wealthy individuals.
"It is time to stop this White House obfuscation and bring justice to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his well-connected allies," he stated in a release.
The release of these materials coincides with the House panel proceeding with its inquiry into the Epstein case.