White House Decries 'Democrat Fabrication' as Additional Jeffrey Epstein Photos Disclosed

Democratic lawmakers have published a new tranche of what they described as "troubling" pictures from the property of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including among others Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and ex-UK prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

The first release of 19 photographs—some of which have been previously circulated—combined with another 70 issued later on Friday represent a minuscule portion of the approximately 100,000 images released to the House investigative panel, which is examining the behavior and associations of Epstein.

The shamed investor was a victim of apparent suicide in a New York detention cell in 2019 after being indicted on sex-trafficking offenses.

High-Profile Individuals in the Photos

Featured among the notable figures seen in the initial batch are celebrities such as film director Woody Allen; Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates; and Richard Branson, originator of the Virgin empire.

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

Administration Statement

The White House addressed the release in a official comment, accusing Democrats of purposefully "cherry-picking" the pictures for political purposes and to "seek to establish a false account."

"That partisan falsehood against President Trump has been repeatedly debunked," an administration official remarked, maintaining that "this presidency has accomplished more for Epstein's survivors than Democrats have ever done by consistently demanding disclosure, releasing reams of papers, and demanding more inquiries into Epstein's liberal connections."

Democratic Lawmaker Comment

The photos were published devoid of explanation, but per a California Democrat and ranking member of the investigative panel, they raise more questions about Epstein's associations with affluent people.

"It is time to end this White House obfuscation and deliver justice to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and his well-connected allies," he said in a statement.

The release of these images occurs alongside the House panel pressing on with its inquiry into the affair.