White House Condemns 'Democrat Fabrication' as Further Jeffrey Epstein Photographs Made Public
Democratic lawmakers have released a fresh batch of what they labeled "troubling" images from the property of adjudicated sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, featuring notably Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and ex-UK prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The initial drop of 19 photographs—some of which have been seen before—combined with another 70 released later on Friday represent a small number of the approximately 100,000 images provided to the House investigative panel, which is examining the conduct and connections of Epstein.
The shamed investor was a victim of apparent suicide in a New York jail cell in 2019 after being charged with sex-trafficking offenses.
Prominent Personalities in the Images
Included in the high-profile individuals visible in the first release are celebrities featuring movie maker Woody Allen; Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates; and Richard Branson, originator of the Virgin empire.
Donald Trump is featured in three of the initial 19 images. In one, he is pictured with six women, whose faces are blacked out.
Administration Reaction
The White House addressed the release in a official comment, accusing Democrats of purposefully "hand-picking" the photographs for political purposes and to "try and create a false narrative."
"This Democratic fabrication against President Trump has been time and again refuted," an administration official remarked, insisting that "the Trump administration has achieved more for Epstein's survivors than Democrats ever have by consistently demanding disclosure, disclosing thousands of pages of records, and demanding further investigations into Epstein's Democratic associates."
Panel Member Statement
The images were released without context, but per a Democratic representative from California and senior member of the oversight committee, they raise more questions about Epstein's connections to affluent people.
"It is time to halt this White House cover-up and bring justice to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and his powerful friends," he stated in a release.
The release of these materials occurs alongside the House panel continuing its inquiry into the affair.