First Photo of Trump in Epstein Document Release Sparks Political Firestorm

The Justice Department released thousands of new Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents on Friday. The heavily redacted files included one notable photograph referencing Donald Trump. The image features Epstein, a woman with her face obscured, and a large novelty check.

The check is made out for $22,500. It bears a signature from Donald Trump. According to AFP, the framed photo includes the caption “Once in a blue moon.”

Context and Contents of the Latest Epstein File Dump

The origin of the Trump check photo remains unclear. It appears to match an item from a birthday book for Epstein. The book was compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell for his 50th birthday.

A note on that same page made a crude joke. It referenced selling a woman to Trump for that amount. The White House has not commented on the image.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche oversaw the release. He stated the disclosure is mandated by Congress. More records will follow in the coming weeks.

Prosecutors redacted material from active investigations. They also obscured details to protect victims. Blanche confirmed no new charges are expected from this release.

Other High-Profile Names and Reactions

The files contain other prominent figures. Former President Bill Clinton appears in several images. One shows him in a hot tub, partially redacted.

Another photo appears to show Clinton swimming. He is with a woman believed to be Ghislaine Maxwell. Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger is also pictured with Epstein.

The release includes seven pages listing 254 masseuses. Every name is fully redacted. Dozens of other images show nude or scantily clad figures with obscured faces.

White House officials commented on Clinton’s appearance. Communications Director Steven Cheung posted about it on social media. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also remarked.

Democrats criticized the document release scope. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused the administration of a cover-up. He said it aimed to protect Donald Trump.

The initial Epstein document release has ignited immediate political debate. It provides new visuals but leaves many questions unanswered, ensuring the story will continue to develop in the weeks ahead.