Trump appears in new photos from Epstein's estate

Trump appears in newly released photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate

President of the United States Donald Trump appears in a series of previously unpublished photographs taken at the financier's estate Jeffrey Epstein, reports Reuters. The photographs were made public as part of court records and archives related to cases against people from Epstein's entourage.

The photographs date from the period when Epstein was in active contact with representatives of US political and business elites.

What we know about the photo

According to the agency, the photos show Trump among the guests at events at the Epstein estate. At the same time, the photos themselves contain no evidence of unlawful behaviour The former US president's remarks, however, again underline the extent of Epstein's contacts with influential people.

The materials state that these photos became part of a wider array of documents that the courts are gradually declassifying in cases related to the activities of Epstein and his associates.

Trump's reaction

Donald Trump's team has repeatedly stated that he severed any relationship with Epstein long before the criminal investigations began. In previous years, Trump himself claimed that he had no close relationship with the financier and was not involved in his crimes.

At the time of publication, Reuters does not report any new legal consequences for Trump in connection with the release of the photo.

Context.

- Jeffrey Epstein was charged with sexual exploitation of minors and died in prison in 2019.
- After his death, the US courts gradually declassified materials related to the financier's contacts with politicians, businessmen and public figures.
- The publication of new photos may have reputational consequences, but is not automatic proof of a crime.