Administration Denounces 'Democrat Fabrication' as Further Epstein Estate Photos Made Public
Democratic lawmakers have published a fresh batch of what they labeled "disturbing" images from the estate of adjudicated sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, depicting notably Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and ex-UK prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The opening batch of 19 photographs—some of which have been previously circulated—plus another 70 unveiled later on Friday constitute a tiny fraction of the almost 100,000 images handed over to the House oversight committee, which is probing the conduct and connections of Epstein.
The disgraced financier was a victim of apparent suicide in a New York prison cell in 2019 after being charged with sex-trafficking offenses.
Prominent Personalities in the Photos
Featured among the high-profile individuals visible in the first release are well-known figures including film director Woody Allen; Microsoft founder Bill Gates; and Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin business group.
Donald Trump appears in three of the initial 19 images. In one, he is photographed with six women, whose faces are redacted.
White House Statement
The White House reacted to the release in a statement, accusing Democrats of purposefully "choosing" the photographs for political purposes and to "seek to establish a false storyline."
"The Democrat hoax against President Trump has been repeatedly debunked," a presidential representative remarked, insisting that "this presidency has done more for Epstein's survivors than Democrats ever have by frequently urging openness, disclosing numerous documents of documents, and demanding further investigations into Epstein's liberal connections."
Congressional Democrat Statement
The photographs were released lacking captions, but according to a California Democrat and senior member of the investigative panel, they raise more questions about Epstein's links with the rich and powerful.
"Now is the occasion to end this White House obfuscation and bring justice to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and his influential associates," he said in a comment.
The release of these materials coincides with the House panel proceeding with its probe into the Epstein case.