It May Not Be That Easy For Trump To Shake Epstein’s Shadow

On Thursday, former President Donald Trump found himself thrust into familiar controversy after a viral image of a distorted portrait above an opulent fireplace began circulating online, prompting viewers to note its striking resemblance to him.This viral phenomenon wasn’t linked to the newly released Oversight Committee photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s Caribbean estate, but rather stemmed from an older image that resurfaced, inciting a flurry of social media activity nonetheless.The moment was initiated by Democratic strategist Adam Parkhomenko, who shared the ornate fireplace photo, mistakenly believing it was newly unveiled. His post garnered immediate attention, despite the image originating from a New York Times release in August.The warped portrait caught the eye of many, leading to comparisons with Trump. Comments emphasized the oddity of Epstein featuring a portrait of Trump in his lair, further fueling scrutiny of past associations between Trump and Epstein amid renewed discussions about Epstein's notorious activities.