The White House unleashed a blistering response to House Democrats on Wednesday after the minority party released a series of cherry-picked photographs featuring Jeffrey Epstein, in what administration officials are calling a desperate and hypocritical political stunt designed to distract from their own party's extensive connections to the deceased sex trafficker.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt didn't mince words when addressing the Democrats' latest maneuver, telling reporters to "stop regurgitating talking points" from a party that spent decades cozying up to Epstein and his inner circle.
"The American people see right through this transparent attempt to rewrite history. Democrats are hoping everyone forgets which party's leaders flew on the Lolita Express and visited Epstein Island," Leavitt stated during the press briefing.
Democrats' Epstein Problem Exposed
The selective release of photographs by House Democrats conveniently ignores the well-documented relationships between Epstein and prominent left-wing figures. Former President Bill Clinton logged numerous flights on Epstein's private jet, and photographs of the two together at various events have circulated for years. Yet Democrats continue pushing a narrative that attempts to memory-hole their own party's troubling associations.
The Trump administration has made transparency regarding Epstein's network a priority since taking office in January, with President Trump ordering the declassification of documents related to the convicted predator's connections to powerful figures across politics, business, and entertainment.
Administration Delivers Knockout Blow
Senior administration officials pointed out the glaring double standard at play, noting that Democrats had years to investigate Epstein's network during the Biden administration but showed zero interest in exposing the truth.
"Where was this energy when Democrats controlled the White House? They had four years to demand answers, and instead they buried their heads in the sand. Now they want to play games with photographs while ignoring their own skeletons," a senior White House official told reporters.
The timing of the Democrats' photo release is particularly suspect, coming just as President Trump's administration continues making significant progress on border security, economic recovery, and draining the swamp of corrupt establishment figures.
Conservative Leaders Rally Behind White House
Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill were quick to back the administration's forceful response. Several GOP representatives called out their Democrat colleagues for engaging in what they described as "desperate deflection tactics" rather than addressing the real issues facing American families.
"The American people elected President Trump to clean up Washington, not to play political games," said one House Republican. "Democrats are panicking because they know their connections to Epstein and his network are being exposed."
The White House has signaled it will continue pushing for full transparency regarding Epstein's associates, regardless of political affiliation—a commitment that appears to have Democrats running scared.
As the administration presses forward with its America First agenda, these desperate attacks from the left serve only to highlight just how much the establishment has to hide—and how determined they are to stop President Trump from exposing the truth.