House Democrats Release 19 Photos From Epstein Estate Showing Trump, Clinton, Bannon, Gates and Other High-Profile Figures

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday published 19 photographs taken from materials held by Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that show a number of well-known figures who were connected, at various times, to the late financier. The images — drawn from a trove the estate says contains roughly 95,000 photos — include President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Steve Bannon, Bill Gates, Richard Branson and others.

What the Photos Show

Committee Democrats said the released pictures do not depict sexual misconduct or underage victims. The images include:

• A photo of Donald Trump standing with six women wearing leis (the women’s faces were redacted by committee staff);
• A bowl of novelty condoms bearing a caricature of Trump and the slogan "I’m HUUUUGE!" — a novelty item produced by a New York shop and cataloged in the National Museum of American History’s online collection;
• A mirror selfie of Steve Bannon with Epstein;
• Bill Clinton photographed with Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and others;
• Bill Gates pictured with the former Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor); and
• Images that include Larry Summers, Alan Dershowitz and other prominent figures.

Committee officials said it is not immediately clear who took the photos, where they were taken, or the exact dates. Estate lawyers told the committee they had reviewed materials described as taken at properties linked to Epstein from January 1, 1990 through August 10, 2019, and that minimal redactions were applied primarily to nudity.

Reactions And Context

The release prompted swift partisan responses. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson accused House Democrats of selectively publishing images to create a "false narrative," noting that some Democrats have also appeared in Epstein-related document releases. Republicans on the committee likewise criticized Democrats for releasing what they called a small, politically targeted selection of the full photo trove.

From left: a pile of sex toys, a hand-worn sex toy and a novelty condom featuring a caricature of Donald Trump, in images that were released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday, December 12, 2025. - House Oversight Democrats

"These disturbing photos raise even more questions about Epstein and his relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world," Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the panel, said, calling for further transparency and for the Department of Justice to release related files.

Other responses highlighted that appearing in an image does not equal criminal wrongdoing. Representatives for several people pictured were contacted for comment. Clinton has not been accused by law enforcement in connection with Epstein, and a spokesperson said he cut ties with Epstein before the 2019 arrest. Gates has said meeting Epstein was "a huge mistake" that gave Epstein undue credibility. Trump has not been accused of criminal conduct related to Epstein; his team has described Epstein as a "creep" and said Trump barred him from Mar-a-Lago.

Ongoing Investigations And A Statutory Deadline

The committee has already received tens of thousands of documents, emails and photos from the estate and says Democrats have reviewed roughly a quarter of the roughly 95,000 images handed over. Separately, a law passed by Congress requires the Justice Department to release all files it holds on Epstein by December 19; Rep. Thomas Massie warned that failing to comply could carry criminal consequences under the new law.

The Oversight Committee said it will continue to review the estate materials and press for additional disclosures. The release is part of an ongoing investigation that committee Democrats say is intended to increase transparency and answer outstanding questions about Epstein’s connections to powerful figures.

Note: The released images and related documents are part of an active inquiry. The presence of a person in a photograph does not, by itself, indicate criminal activity.