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More photos from Epstein estate released showing Trump, Clinton and former prince Andrew |
Following the headline report, the release of 19 photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate has revealed new details and confirmed the social connections of several powerful figures, becoming a focal point of significant political controversy ahead of a key legal deadline.
A Closer Look at the Released Photos
The newly released images are part of a much larger collection of over 95,000 photos obtained by the House Oversight Committee from Epstein's estate. It is important to note that none of the released photos show illegal activity, and being pictured does not imply wrongdoing.
The photos feature several high-profile individuals, with descriptions below.
- Donald Trump: Seen in multiple settings, including posing with six women (faces redacted) wearing leis; another shows him beside Epstein at a 1997 Victoria’s Secret party; a separate image shows novelty “Trump Condom” packaging.
- Bill Clinton: Appears in a signed photo posing with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Bill Gates: Seen in two photos — one smiling at former Prince Andrew, another with Epstein’s pilot in front of a plane.
- Steve Bannon: Shown in a mirror selfie with Epstein and seated across from him at a desk.
- Woody Allen: Speaking with Epstein on what seems like a film set, and in another photo on a plane with Larry Summers.
- Other Figures: Photos also include Richard Branson, Alan Dershowitz, Larry Summers, and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew).
Some images — such as the 1997 Trump-Epstein photo or the shot of Gates with Prince Andrew — have been publicly available for years through agencies like Getty Images.
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| Some of the pictures released today - including this one - were first published years ago |
Political Controversy and Responses
The release has intensified the political battle surrounding the broader Epstein investigation.
- Democrats’ Position: Led by Rep. Robert Garcia, Democrats framed the release as a transparency push, accusing the White House of a “cover-up” and demanding the Justice Department immediately release all files. Garcia claimed some unreleased photos are “incredibly disturbing”.
- Republican & White House Response: Strong criticism followed. A White House spokesperson labeled the release a “Democrat hoax,” accusing them of “selectively releasing cherry-picked photos with random redactions to create a false narrative” about President Trump.
- Responses from Those Pictured: Bill Gates called his past association with Epstein a “huge mistake.” Larry Summers said he is “deeply ashamed.” Donald Trump has long insisted he had a falling out with Epstein years ago and was unaware of his crimes.
What Happens Next?
This photo release is separate from the main “Epstein files” held by the Justice Department.
- Upcoming Deadline: Under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the Justice Department must release its Epstein-related files by December 19, 2025.
- Continuing Review: Oversight Democrats say they will continue reviewing the 95,000+ photos and expect to release more “in the days and weeks ahead”.
In summary, the newly released photos add visual evidence of Epstein’s wide social circle, but their biggest impact so far has been to escalate a political showdown over transparency — with all sides now focused on the December 19th federal release deadline.