Administration Condemns 'Democrat Hoax' as Further Epstein Estate Photos Released
House Democrats have published a fresh batch of what they described as "alarming" photographs from the property of adjudicated sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including notably Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and ex-UK prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The opening batch of 19 photographs—a portion of which have been seen before—plus another 70 issued later on Friday account for a tiny fraction of the nearly 100,000 images released to the House investigative panel, which is looking into the conduct and connections of Epstein.
The shamed investor died by apparent suicide in a New York jail cell in 2019 after being indicted on sex-trafficking charges.
Notable Figures in the Photos
Among the high-profile individuals visible in the first release are celebrities including movie maker Woody Allen; Microsoft founder Bill Gates; and Richard Branson, originator of the Virgin conglomerate.
Donald Trump is pictured in three of the initial 19 images. In one, he is seen with six women, whose faces are obscured.
White House Reaction
The White House addressed the release in a statement, alleging Democrats of purposefully "hand-picking" the pictures for partisan aims and to "try and create a false storyline."
"The Democrat hoax against President Trump has been consistently disproven," an administration official stated, maintaining that "the Trump administration has achieved more for Epstein's survivors than Democrats have ever done by repeatedly calling for transparency, releasing numerous documents of records, and calling for further investigations into Epstein's liberal connections."
Panel Member Remarks
The photographs were published devoid of explanation, but according to a Democratic representative from California and ranking member of the investigative panel, they prompt further inquiries about Epstein's connections to wealthy individuals.
"The moment has come to stop this White House concealment and secure justice to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his influential associates," he declared in a comment.
The release of these materials occurs alongside the House panel pressing on with its probe into the Epstein matter.