Fri Dec 12 18:00:11 UTC 2025: ## House Democrats Demand Release of All Epstein Files, Allege White House ‘Cover-Up’

Washington D.C. – House Democrats are intensifying pressure on the Trump administration to fully disclose all government files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, accusing the White House of orchestrating a “cover-up.” The House Oversight Committee’s Democratic members released a new set of photographs from Epstein’s estate on Friday, featuring prominent figures including President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, and business leaders like Bill Gates.

“It is time to end this White House cover-up and bring justice to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and his powerful friends,” said Rep. Robert Garcia, the committee’s ranking Democrat, in a statement accompanying the release. “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.”

One photo specifically highlighted by critics shows Trump flanked by young women, raising concerns about his association with Epstein. Rep. Pramila Jayapal called the pictures “repulsive” in a post on social media, echoing the calls for transparency.

Trump has previously downplayed his relationship with Epstein, claiming he only knew him as a neighbor and later banned him from his Mar-a-Lago resort due to his “creep” factor. However, reports earlier this year of a sexually suggestive birthday card allegedly sent by Trump to Epstein have further fueled scrutiny.

The release of the photos comes as the deadline approaches for the Justice Department to comply with a recently passed law requiring the release of all government documents related to Epstein by December 19th. While the Trump administration initially resisted the release, citing concerns about potential exposure of child pornography, mounting pressure ultimately led to the President lifting his opposition.

Jeffrey Epstein, who ran a sex abuse ring targeting underage girls, died by suicide in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. His death and the circumstances surrounding his case have sparked widespread speculation and conspiracy theories, with some suggesting ties to foreign intelligence agencies.

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