White House Condemns 'Democratic Fabrication' as More Epstein Estate Photos Disclosed
House Democrats have published a new tranche of what they labeled "disturbing" photographs from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including notably Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and ex-UK prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The first release of 19 photographs—some of which have been seen before—along with another 70 issued later on Friday account for a minuscule portion of the almost 100,000 images handed over to the House oversight committee, which is examining the behavior and associations of Epstein.
The fallen money manager died by an apparent self-inflicted death in a New York detention cell in 2019 after being indicted on sex-trafficking offenses.
Notable Figures in the Photos
Featured among the notable figures shown in the initial batch are well-known figures including movie maker Woody Allen; Microsoft founder Bill Gates; and Richard Branson, originator of the Virgin business group.
Donald Trump appears in three of the first nineteen images. In one, he is seen with six women, whose faces are redacted.
Administration Response
The White House responded to the release in a official comment, accusing Democrats of selectively "choosing" the pictures for political purposes and to "attempt to fabricate a false storyline."
"The Democrat hoax against President Trump has been repeatedly debunked," a White House spokesperson remarked, insisting that "the current government has accomplished more for Epstein's survivors than Democrats have ever done by repeatedly calling for disclosure, disclosing numerous documents of records, and urging more inquiries into Epstein's liberal connections."
Democratic Lawmaker Statement
The photos were published without context, but according to a California Democrat and ranking member of the oversight committee, they raise more questions about Epstein's links with affluent people.
"Now is the occasion to stop this White House cover-up and bring justice to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and his well-connected allies," he declared in a statement.
The disclosure of these materials comes as the oversight committee continuing its inquiry into the Epstein matter.
