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Congressional Democrats have released 19 new photographs from the estate of the late Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting political debate as a deadline approaches for the release of thousands of documents related to the disgraced financier. Among the newly disclosed images are three photos that include President Donald Trump, now back in the White House, according to the House Oversight Committee Democrats reviewing the material.
The committee stated it is examining more than 95,000 images obtained from Epstein’s estate. In one black-and-white photograph, Trump appears smiling alongside several women whose faces have been redacted. Another image shows Trump standing next to Epstein, while a third depicts Trump seated with a woman, his red tie loosened, though details of when or where the photos were taken remain unclear. Democrats said the redactions were made to protect potential victims.
Responding to questions on Friday, Trump downplayed the significance of the images, noting Epstein’s wide social circle in Palm Beach and emphasizing that many public figures were photographed with him. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson added that Trump’s administration has done more to support Epstein’s victims than Democrats, accusing critics and the media of pushing partisan narratives.
The Epstein case has continued to trouble Trump politically, in part because conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s death and alleged “client lists” remain popular among some voters. The Justice Department reiterated in July that it found no evidence to pursue investigations of third parties, no verified client list, and no proof of blackmail connected to Epstein, whose 2019 death was ruled a suicide.
The newly released photos also reportedly include images of former President Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Steve Bannon, and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, as well as items found at Epstein properties. Republicans on the oversight committee accused Democrats of selectively releasing images to create misleading narratives.
The controversy comes as the Justice Department prepares to release unclassified Epstein investigation files, following a bipartisan law signed by Trump requiring disclosure within 30 days. That deadline falls on December 19, ensuring the Epstein documents and photos will remain a focal point of national attention.
