Administration Denounces 'Democratic Fabrication' as Further Epstein Estate Photos Made Public

House Democrats have published a new tranche of what they termed "disturbing" photographs from the estate of adjudicated sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, depicting among others Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and ex-UK prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

The opening batch of 19 photographs—some of which have been previously circulated—along with another 70 issued later on Friday represent a small number of the almost 100,000 images provided to the House oversight committee, which is looking into the actions and ties of Epstein.

The shamed investor died by apparent suicide in a New York jail cell in 2019 after being charged with sex-trafficking crimes.

High-Profile Individuals in the Photos

Featured among the high-profile individuals seen in the initial batch are well-known figures featuring film director Woody Allen; Microsoft creator Bill Gates; and Richard Branson, originator of the Virgin empire.

Donald Trump is pictured in three of the initial 19 images. In one, he is seen with six women, whose faces are blacked out.

White House Response

The White House responded to the release in a statement, alleging Democrats of purposefully "cherry-picking" the photographs for electoral motives and to "seek to establish a false account."

"This Democratic fabrication against President Trump has been repeatedly debunked," an administration official said, maintaining that "the current government has achieved more for Epstein's victims than Democrats have ever done by frequently urging openness, making public thousands of pages of papers, and demanding more inquiries into Epstein's Democrat friends."

Democratic Lawmaker Statement

The photographs were released devoid of explanation, but as stated by a California Democrat and ranking member of the oversight committee, they elicit additional doubts about Epstein's connections to the rich and powerful.

"It is time to stop this White House obfuscation and deliver justice to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his powerful friends," he said in a comment.

The release of these images comes as the oversight committee continuing its investigation into the affair.