Epstein estate photos show Trump, Andrew, Bill Clinton
What's the story
Democratic lawmakers in the United States have released new photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. The images feature several high-profile individuals, including US President Donald Trump, former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon. The release is part of an ongoing investigation into Epstein's connections with powerful figures. This batch of nearly 100 photos is part of over 95,000 images obtained through subpoenas by members of the House Oversight Committee.
Image release
Epstein's ties to powerful figures revealed
The released photos show Epstein with several prominent people, including Trump and former President Bill Clinton. One of the images shows Clinton standing next to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted for her role in facilitating Epstein's abuse. Another image originally featured King Charles in conversation with Microsoft founder Bill Gates at a London summit, but it was cropped to show only Andrew and Gates.
Case scrutiny
Epstein's connections and ongoing investigations
The images also include Epstein with other prominent figures such as US economist Larry Summers, lawyer Alan Dershowitz, and entrepreneur Richard Branson. However, not all photos show these individuals with Epstein. The release of these images comes as the Justice Department approaches a deadline to publish all documents related to the Epstein case. This is separate from the congressional investigation into Epstein's connections with powerful figures.
Public speculation
Epstein's connections fuel conspiracy theories
Epstein's ties to powerful figures and his 2019 suicide in a Manhattan jail have fueled online conspiracies and demands for transparency. The Justice Department has until December 19 to release all documents related to the case, as mandated by a bill passed by Congress and signed by Trump. This deadline is separate from the ongoing congressional investigation into Epstein's connections with powerful figures.
Presidential reaction
Trump's response to Epstein estate photo release
Trump was asked about the new photos on Friday evening and told reporters that a lot of people knew and were photographed with Epstein, calling the release "no big deal." The White House has previously said that Trump booted him from his Florida resort for "being a creep." This is the second time in a month that Democrats on the committee have published new images from its inquiry into Epstein.