Trump, Clinton, Gates included in Epstein photo trove
Source: Politico
Photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein tie the late, convicted sex offender to President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, tech billionaire Bill Gates and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers.
These men and others are featured in the roughly 95,000 photos the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has received from the Epstein estate as part of its ongoing investigation. House Democrats publicly released select 19 photos Friday morning.
It is time to end this White House cover-up and bring justice to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and his powerful friends, said the Oversight Committees top Democrat, Rep. Robert Garcia of California, in a statement. 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 get the truth. The Department of Justice must release all the files, NOW.
The White House and other individuals in the photographs beyond Trump did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/12/trump-clinton-gates-included-in-epstein-photo-trove-00688628?experience_id=EXYF89KVT5UQ&is_login_link=true&template_id=OTJIR2CRKUD6&variant_id=OTV632IE7RALS
Mr.Bee
(1,560 posts)Warpy
(114,343 posts)Republicans trot those 2 out whenever they want to scare Democrats off investigations.
They forgot that we don't make epic heroes out of politicians or rich guys the way they do.
They also forgot that we want the concept of a nation of laws and not of men to prevail. That means a rich pimp is still a pimp and his clients who insist on underage girls are still rapists.
They also miss the fact that most of us are long out of patience on this stuff. We don't care whose middle aged men tried to boost their decreasing libidos by using the bodies of girls younger than their own daughters. We just want the exposed, at least to humiliation and censure if not to prosecution.
So do your worst, assholes. We know Democrats aren't a bunch of plaster saints, i's one reason we have those laws your side likes to pretend don't apply to the rich.
karynnj
(60,740 posts)Many of the powerful people he associated with may have known nothing of his pedophilia. He made himself useful to them to create that network that made him seem untouchable.
There were two points where people should have avoided him in the future. The first was around 2008 when he pled guilty to having sex with a 17 year old - which ignored that it was many underage girls. The second was when the Miami Herald exposed the bigger story and led to his indictment, arrest and death.
Warpy
(114,343 posts)Those were partially released some time ago I doubt either of them was completely in the dark about what went on at that island, although unless a survivor comes forward, we won't know if they went there for sex tourism with minors. Maybe Epstein was looking for investors (long shot but possible).
So far the only one convicted bu real evidence is Prince Andrew. Or Andrew Windsor, he's not a prince any longer. I imagine his big brother has effectively gelded him, his stipend likely not extending to sex tourism farther than Amsterdam, where they are all women and reportedly in business for themselves, no pimps needed or tolerated.
karynnj
(60,740 posts)I did not know that and remembered that Clinton denied going to the Island and the flights he took were to Africa for the Foundation.
I would imagine a small island that is set up specifically for Epstein's purposes would hardly be something not obvious.
Warpy
(114,343 posts)but you're correct, the flights might have been elsewhere and for a completely pious purpose. One way a guy like Epstein ingratiates himself with the other rich and powerful is by offering them the use of his jet.
I really doubted the Gates story since he was wealthy enough that if he wanted to screw a child, the mention of it would have brought one to his office within half an hour, no travel required. And if that wwas his kink, we'd never hear about it.
the only thing I am shocked about is that these are the only people being mentioned............Dems, and/or Republicans that the 2025 crowd wishes to be rid of anyway.......no other politicians, no other oligarchs, etc etc etc Especially Republicans.....
Mike Nelson
(10,883 posts)... aren't more than what I've seen on TV reports. Only Crooked Donald seems to appear with females with blocked faces... young, but not adolescent. A wealthy man like Epstein would have no trouble getting people in those photographs.
Wiz Imp
(8,561 posts)It is time to end this White House cover-up and bring justice to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and his powerful friends, said Ranking Member Robert Garcia. 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 get the truth. The Department of Justice must release all the files, NOW.
These photos of the "Trump condoms" and the sex toys are kind of damning and I think a signal that there is definitely some "bad" stuff among the 95,000 pictures that they will be looking to release.




flashman13
(1,909 posts)OnlinePoker
(6,073 posts)flashman13
(1,909 posts)ananda
(34,243 posts)Depicted in the images are US Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, actor and director Woody Allen, US economist Larry Summers, lawyer Alan Dershowitz, entrepreneurs Richard Branson and Bill Gates, and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Not all photos show these people in the company of Epstein.
I'm really disappointed about Richard Branson.
I had no idea.
flashman13
(1,909 posts)Wiz Imp
(8,561 posts)EarlG
(23,258 posts)Harker
(17,247 posts)Last edited Fri Dec 12, 2025, 12:46 PM - Edit history (1)
Bayard
(28,250 posts)LearnedHand
(5,214 posts)Where can I get me some of them?
twodogsbarking
(17,356 posts)MarineCombatEngineer
(17,429 posts)I'll bet that Flim Flam Man thought that the Epstein scandal was a thing of the past,
He thought wrong.
NJCher
(42,250 posts)"Are you still talking about Epstein?"
Why yes, Flim Flam Man, we are, and so is the rest of the country.
Bet Tish James is getting a good laugh today, almost as good as yesterday's.
Irish_Dem
(78,955 posts)His wife finally had enough and dumped him.
Bluetus
(2,117 posts)Gates flipping to say that climate change is no big deal after all?
And Hillary praising Trump's great leadership on the Gaza genocide? Peace prizes all around.
Irish_Dem
(78,955 posts)Anybody with a history of bad behavior is on the kompromat list.
China, Russia, other enemies have made sure to gather the data.
Bluetus
(2,117 posts)if any of them are smart, they will join us in our position of:
CONVICT EVERY LAST ONE WHO WAS IN ON THE TRUMP/EPSTEIN EXTORTION SEX RING, AND WE DON'T CARE WHAT PARTY THEY COME FROM. THEY CAN ALL SHARE PRISON CELLS.
Let the chips fall where they may. ALL the chips. No exceptions
Irish_Dem
(78,955 posts)We may never see it happen.
Too many important and powerful people.
Bluetus
(2,117 posts)This is an area where MTG and Rand Paul can agree with Bernie and AOC. If the GOP really believes they are at risk of a wipeout in 2026, it would be smart for them to get on the side of cleaning up this massive corruption
Irish_Dem
(78,955 posts)I do not know how it will end.
fujiyamasan
(1,084 posts)Bluetus
(2,117 posts)Bayard
(28,250 posts)Video sounds like wishful thinking from both women. I'd like to see what they say now that Israel has continued the killing, and Bibi is still in office after committing so many war crimes.
Bluetus
(2,117 posts)I hope that these comments by both women simply reflect the fact that they have never been progressives -- better known as status quo Democrats or euphemistically, "New York City Democrats". I hope these comments were not coerced by Trump for his part in trying to keep something in the Bill/Jeffrey relationship out of the public eye.
In other words, the Clintons supporting Netanyahu isn't a complete reversal of long-standing habits. The case of Bill Gates is much more toublesome. That looks like a clear quid pro quo -- a clear case of extortion by Trump.
And THIS is exactly why Trump and Epstein built that whole racket. It was not for the sex. The sex was just the bait. The extortion was always the point.
bronxiteforever
(11,042 posts)Hats off to Rep Garcia!
GreenWave
(12,150 posts)Or so I think.
Wiz Imp
(8,561 posts)Last edited Fri Dec 12, 2025, 04:02 PM - Edit history (1)
They are being released by the Democrats on the Oversight committee. The idea that they are showing any and all Dems while suppressing Republicans is insane. The only Democrats in politics in the released photos are Bill Clinton and Larry Summers (1 photo each). There are 3 pictures of Bannon and 3 of Trump (plus a picture of Trump condoms).
Many more pictures will be released, but they have to be very careful to make sure they don't divulge anything on any of the victims so it will take time to review them first.
GreenWave
(12,150 posts)Duly noted.
Wiz Imp
(8,561 posts)But anyone who thinks that having 2 photos out of 19 released be of political Democrats (1 each of Clinton and Summers) while 6 of the 19 were of Republicans (3 each of Trump and Bannon ) means "they are showing any and all Dems while obfuscating all damning repug photos" - then insane is about the nicest word I could use for that.
GreenWave
(12,150 posts)You drift away from reality.
Did it ever occur to you that most people do not read the articles in depth? It is governed by what they see in the headlines produced by the media. The overwhelming majority of Americans do this and therefore by placing Clinton on an equal headline footing with Trump, the old bothsiderism card can be played easily. Very few will go into depth lest they be deemed snobs or worse terms.
llmart
(17,240 posts)They need to be careful to protect the victims.
https://oversightdemocrats.house.gov/news/press-releases/ranking-member-robert-garcia-statement-after-oversight-democrats-receive-95000
It is time to end this White House cover-up and bring justice to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and his powerful friends, said Ranking Member Robert Garcia. 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 get the truth. The Department of Justice must release all the files, NOW.
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Sneederbunk
(17,165 posts)Bannon doesn't own any underwear.
hoosierspud
(208 posts)N/t
ms liberty
(10,902 posts)The look between them is suspect as hell.
flashman13
(1,909 posts)abide by don't apply to them. I am sure there is real dirt on all of these people. It would nice to see some heavy justice rain down on their heads.
ChicagoTeamster
(339 posts)Epstein blackmailed people and he probably had to build up to getting people into a compromising position through multiple encounters. So he probably has a lot of pictures of a lot of his attempted and successful targets. Let the process play out. Let them answer for themselves. Let Trump also explain the multitude of pictures of him partying with Epstein, and the birthday card, and the condom pictures, and the connections after he was president, and the favorable treatment of Ghislane Mazwell. Trump has more than just pictures to answer for.
twodogsbarking
(17,356 posts)Wiz Imp
(8,561 posts)Or are you OK with further harming the victims?
From the press release:
twodogsbarking
(17,356 posts)Wiz Imp
(8,561 posts)You clearly stated you care more about quickly seeing incriminating information about Trump or other Republicans than letting the process play out which can take a long time (which is necessary to protect the victims).
twodogsbarking
(17,356 posts)Wiz Imp
(8,561 posts)Bluetus
(2,117 posts)It is complete bullshit for people to say "I have seen pictures and you wouldn't believe how horrible they are" and then not release at least redacted versions.
Faux pas
(16,034 posts)pics for YEARS. I've said every time I saw them I remarked, "IF YOU'VE BEEN ON THE EFFING PLANE, YOU'RE A MEMBER OF THE EFFING CLUB!"
Need I say more???????
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