Administration Decries 'Democratic Hoax' as More Epstein Estate Images Released
House Democrats have released a new tranche of what they described as "alarming" pictures from the property of adjudicated sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, depicting notably Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and ex-UK prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The opening batch of 19 images—some of which have been seen before—along with another 70 unveiled later on Friday account for a minuscule portion of the approximately 100,000 images provided to the House investigative panel, which is examining the conduct and connections of Epstein.
The disgraced financier was a victim of apparent suicide in a New York jail cell in 2019 after being charged with sex-trafficking charges.
Notable Figures in the Images
Included in the notable figures visible in the first release are celebrities such as movie maker Woody Allen; Microsoft founder Bill Gates; and Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin empire.
Donald Trump is pictured 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, charging Democrats of selectively "hand-picking" the images for partisan aims and to "attempt to fabricate a false narrative."
"This Democratic fabrication against President Trump has been repeatedly debunked," a presidential representative said, maintaining that "the Trump administration has achieved more for Epstein's survivors than Democrats ever have by repeatedly calling for transparency, disclosing numerous documents of papers, and calling for more inquiries into Epstein's Democrat friends."
Panel Member Comment
The photographs were disclosed lacking captions, but per a California Democrat and senior member of the investigative panel, they raise more questions about Epstein's links with the rich and powerful.
"It is time to end this White House obfuscation and secure justice to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and his well-connected allies," he declared in a comment.
The disclosure of these materials comes as the House panel pressing on with its inquiry into the Epstein case.
