Washington – US Democrats have released 19 intimate photos from the estate of the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, triggering renewed political turmoil. The images come from a collection of approximately 95,000 photos that were handed over to the investigating committee.
These are explicitly not the Epstein Files, which the Department of Justice is obligated to publish promptly.
The released images also show sex toys. Where and when they were taken is unknown. According to the committee, the photos do not incriminate any of the individuals depicted in Epstein's crimes. Why the Democrats selected these 19 images in particular remains unclear.
Several of the photos show US President Donald Trump (79) – according to the committee, on three different occasions.
One particularly striking photo shows a bowl full of condoms with a caricature of Trump's face. Next to it is a sign:"Trump Condom $4.50".
Democrat Robert Garcia (48) said: “These disturbing photos raise even more questions about Epstein and his relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world. We will not rest until the American people know the truth.”
White House Press Secretary Abigail Jackson accused Democrats of once again publishing"selectively chosen photos with arbitrary redactions" to create a false impression.
Trump with six women – faces censored
Another image shows Trump with six women. The committee has blurred the women's faces. The location and time of the photograph are unknown.
According to the committee, the following individuals also appear in the now-published selection:
- Microsoft founder Bill Gates (70) Former President Bill Clinton (79) Larry Summers (71), former economic advisor to Bill Clinton and US Treasury Secretary Star director Woody Allen (90) Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon (72)
Many of the men had previously been mentioned in connection with Epstein.
Trump, once a close friend of Epstein, has stated that he severed ties with him long before the sex trafficking allegations surfaced. Clinton, too, has downplayed his relationship with Epstein, admitting that he traveled on Epstein's private jet, but stating through a spokesperson that he had no knowledge of the deceased financier's crimes. Clinton has also never been sued for wrongdoing by any of Epstein's known victims.
Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lost his royal titles and privileges this year following new revelations about his links to Epstein, although he denies any wrongdoing.
