Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement After Oversight Democrats Release Additional New Photos Received from Epstein Estate
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House Democrats Release 68 New Photos From Epstein Estate
Are Republicans covering up Trump's Epstein ties, or did Democrats doctor photos to smear him?
Above: A photo of Jeffrey Epstein (R) with Noam Chomsky released by the U.S. House Oversight Committee Democrats. Image credit: U.S. House Oversight Committee Democrats
The Spin
Anti-Trump narrative
Republicans are desperately trying to cover up Trump's close ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein by deflecting attention away from damning evidence. The GOP leaked talking points instructing members to falsely accuse Democrats of manipulating documents rather than demanding that Trump release all the files. This coordinated obstruction proves Republicans prioritize protecting Trump over exposing the truth about Epstein's criminal network.
Pro-Trump narrative
Democrats doctored and cherry-picked Epstein photos to create a false narrative smearing Trump with misleading images. The black and white photo showing Trump with women whose faces were redacted depicted adult professional models and pageant contestants, not minors requiring protection. This deceptive release amounts to a coordinated disinformation campaign that fooled the media and potentially violates libel law.