Uncensored photos, allegedly extracted from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate records, have recently been released, showing former US President Donald Trump appearing at public events only alongside adult models. These images quickly attracted public attention when compared to previously released versions, in which the faces of the women standing next to Trump were blurred, leading to much speculation and heated debate in American politics.

According to media sources, the uncensored photos, exclusively accessed by the New York Post, show the women in the photos are Hawaiian Tropic models participating in a legitimate promotional event at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. These images are believed to have been taken around 1998, a time when Trump was a prominent businessman in the real estate and entertainment industries.

Controversy Arising from Blurred Photos

Previously, several similar photos were released as part of documents provided by Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee. However, in these releases, the faces of the women standing next to Mr. Trump were completely blurred. This led some in the public to speculate that they might be victims related to the serious cases of Jeffrey Epstein, thus sparking a wave of suspicion and criticism against the former president.

Critics argue that blurring faces, given that Epstein was the central figure in one of America’s biggest sex scandals, unintentionally or intentionally created negative associations, even though there is no concrete evidence to suggest Mr. Trump committed any wrongdoing related to the individuals in the photos.

Information from Those Appearing in the Photos

According to the New York Post, one of the women appearing in the uncensored photos has spoken out to confirm her identity and age. The woman stated that she was 22 years old at the time the photo was taken and was working as a model for Hawaiian Tropic at a promotional event. She asserted that the event was public, had many guests, and was neither private nor secret.

The model also described Mr. Trump as “a gentleman,” stating that he always behaved appropriately and made sure everyone attending had a pleasant experience. This confirmation is considered crucial in clarifying the true context of the controversial photo.

No evidence of wrongdoing

Sources close to the case emphasize that there is no documentation or evidence linking these photos to Epstein’s illegal activities. According to them, group photos at social events in the late 1990s were common, especially among celebrities and the Palm Beach elite, where Epstein, Trump, and many other influential figures frequently appeared.

Another photo mentioned shows Mr. Trump sitting next to a blonde woman on a private plane. In the previous release, the woman’s face was also blurred. However, according to Epstein’s lawyers, blurring the face in this case was done at the request of the law to protect privacy, and not because of any suspicion related to Mr. Trump’s wrongdoing.

Response from Donald Trump

In response to press questions, Donald Trump repeatedly asserted that Jeffrey Epstein was a familiar figure in Palm Beach society and frequently photographed with many celebrities. He argued that appearing in a photo with Epstein held no special significance, as Epstein had extensive social connections with hundreds of powerful figures in politics, business, and entertainment.

Mr. Trump also emphasized that he was unaware of Epstein’s illegal activities at the time the photos were taken, and that their social relationship had ended years before the serious allegations against Epstein were exposed.

Many other prominent figures also appear in the photo archive.

According to media sources, the photo archive related to Epstein includes not only images of Mr. Trump but also many other famous figures such as former President Bill Clinton, billionaire Bill Gates, businessman Richard Branson, and Prince Andrew of the United Kingdom. This suggests that Epstein appeared at many high-profile social events where taking commemorative photos with influential figures was common.

Some observers argue that focusing solely on one individual, while ignoring the broader context of the photo archive, could lead to a misunderstanding of the nature of social relationships within the elite during that period.

Debate over political motives

The release of the blurred photos, according to some, took place in a certain context.

The tense political climate in the US has raised questions about the political motives behind the selection and presentation of information. Trump supporters argue that obscuring faces and releasing the images in segments created a speculative narrative, easily misleading the public.

Conversely, counterarguments suggest that releasing documents related to Epstein was necessary to ensure transparency, although the method used remains controversial.

When the uncensored images were released:

The appearance of the uncensored photos has called into question many previous speculations. With the identities and ages of the women in the photos clarified, the narrative surrounding the images shifted from suspicion to debate about media responsibility and the use of imagery in a politically sensitive context.

Some analysts argue that this incident is a prime example of how images and information can be interpreted differently depending on how they are presented, thereby strongly influencing public perception.