White House Decries 'Democrat Hoax' as More Jeffrey Epstein Photos Disclosed

Democratic lawmakers have released a fresh batch of what they labeled "alarming" photographs from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, featuring among others Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

The first release of 19 images—some of which have been previously circulated—combined with another 70 released later on Friday constitute a small number of the almost 100,000 images handed over to the House investigative panel, which is probing the actions and ties of Epstein.

The fallen money manager was a victim of an apparent self-inflicted death in a New York detention cell in 2019 after being charged with sex-trafficking charges.

High-Profile Individuals in the Photos

Featured among the prominent personalities seen in the opening set are public figures including movie maker Woody Allen; Microsoft creator Bill Gates; and Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin business group.

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

White House Statement

The White House responded to the release in a official comment, charging Democrats of selectively "choosing" the photographs for partisan aims and to "try and create a false storyline."

"This Democratic fabrication against President Trump has been time and again refuted," a White House spokesperson remarked, asserting that "the Trump administration has accomplished more for Epstein's survivors than Democrats have at any point by consistently demanding transparency, making public reams of papers, and calling for more inquiries into Epstein's Democratic associates."

Congressional Democrat Comment

The images were published devoid of explanation, but as stated by a California Democrat and senior member of the investigative panel, they elicit additional doubts about Epstein's links with wealthy individuals.

"Now is the occasion to stop this White House cover-up and secure justice to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his influential associates," he declared in a comment.

The release of these images comes as the House panel continuing its investigation into the Epstein case.