New photos recovered from Jeffrey Epsteins estate feature Trump, Clinton and Prince Andrew
Newly released photographs recovered from Jeffrey Epstein's estate show former US President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton and Britain's Prince Andrew among several high-profile figures. While the images do not indicate any illegal activity, their release has renewed scrutiny over Epstein's associations with powerful individuals.
New Delhi: Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a fresh set of photographs featuring some of the world’s most powerful men. The images, recovered from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, include Steve Bannon, former President Bill Clinton, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and filmmaker Woody Allen.
The photographs do not point to any illegal activity but include images of Donald Trump—taken before he became president—alongside Epstein, surrounded by a group of women whose faces have been suspiciously redacted. Trump and Epstein were closely associated for a long period. Although Trump has denied any connection with Epstein after 2004, well before Epstein’s first arrest. He has repeatedly claimed that he had no involvement in Epstein’s wrongdoing.
Photos reveal Epstein's close connection with powerful people
Trump appears in nearly 19 images. One photograph shows an illustrated depiction of him on red packets reading "Trump Condom.” Another shows Ghislaine Maxwell—who was later convicted of sex trafficking—posing with Clinton and Epstein. The photograph featuring Clinton is signed by the former president.
Several of the released images involve Steve Bannon, including one in which Epstein is seated behind a desk facing the former White House strategist, and another mirror selfie featuring both men. Other photographs show Woody Allen sitting in a director’s chair speaking with Epstein, while another captures Allen and Bannon in conversation. Notably, in many of the images, the faces of women have been blacked out.
Committee representative demands faster justice
House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Representative Robert Garcia criticised federal authorities for their silence in the case and demanded justice for Epstein’s survivors. Garcia said the photographs raise serious questions about Epstein’s close associations with some of the most powerful men in the world. "We will not rest until the American people get the truth. The Department of Justice must release all the files—now,” Garcia said.
While Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released these photographs on Friday, the Epstein files that the Justice Department has been directed to release are due by December 19. In a recent statement, Garcia revealed that the committee is reviewing nearly 95,000 photographs and is expected to release additional information in the coming days.