Administration Decries 'Democratic Hoax' as More Jeffrey Epstein Photos Released

House Democrats have released a additional set of what they labeled "alarming" pictures from the property of adjudicated sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, depicting notably Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

The first release of 19 photographs—some of which have been previously circulated—plus another 70 unveiled later on Friday represent a small number of the approximately 100,000 images released to the House investigative panel, which is looking into the actions and ties of Epstein.

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

Prominent Personalities in the Photos

Featured among the high-profile individuals visible in the first release are public figures including film director Woody Allen; Microsoft founder Bill Gates; and Richard Branson, creator of the Virgin business group.

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

White House Response

The White House responded to the release in a statement, charging Democrats of selectively "hand-picking" the images for electoral motives and to "attempt to fabricate a false storyline."

"This Democratic fabrication against President Trump has been repeatedly debunked," a presidential representative said, insisting that "the Trump administration has accomplished more for Epstein's victims than Democrats have ever done by frequently urging openness, releasing numerous documents of documents, and calling for additional probes into Epstein's Democratic associates."

Panel Member Remarks

The photographs were released devoid of explanation, but per a Democratic representative from California and senior member of the oversight committee, they prompt further inquiries about Epstein's connections to wealthy individuals.

"The moment has come to stop this White House cover-up and deliver justice to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his influential associates," he said in a statement.

The disclosure of these materials occurs alongside the House panel continuing its inquiry into the Epstein case.