Pam Bondi and the Fabricated Epstein Image
Background and Viral Circulation
In December 2025, a digitally manipulated image began circulating on social media platforms including X[1], Threads[2] and Facebook[3]claiming to show former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi standing alongside former US President Donald Trump and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The posts accompanying the image suggested that Bondi had a personal connection to Epstein,[4] implying that her involvement in decisions regarding the partial release of Epstein-related Justice Department files represented a conflict of interest. The content quickly spread due to the sensational nature of the claim, fueling widespread speculation and partisan narratives.
The Original Photograph
CyberPoe’s investigation revealed that the image in circulation is based on an authentic photograph taken in 1997 at a Victoria’s Secret event in New York City. The original image, archived by Getty Images[1], depicts Donald Trump standing beside Belgian model Ingrid Seynhaeve, with Jeffrey Epstein visible in the background. Pam Bondi does not appear in the original photograph. The viral version of the photo has been manipulated to replace Seynhaeve’s face with Bondi’s and to subtly adjust Trump’s facial angle and attire, creating a fabricated scenario designed to mislead viewers.
Evidence of Digital Manipulation
Careful examination of the altered image shows several hallmarks of digital tampering consistent with face-swapping and photo manipulation techniques. The replacement of Seynhaeve’s face with Bondi’s is evident in subtle inconsistencies in lighting, facial alignment, and skin tone. Trump’s modifications, including changes in facial angle and attire, further indicate intentional editing. The manipulations are sophisticated enough to initially appear convincing but are inconsistent with authentic photography when compared to original archival material.
Independent Verification
Multiple independent fact-checking organizations, including Snopes and Lead Stories, have previously debunked this manipulated image during earlier periods of public interest in Epstein-related controversies. A cross-reference with verified archives confirms that Bondi was not present in the original photograph, and no official Justice Department documents released in December 2025 include the image in question. CyberPoe verified the source through reverse image searches and digital forensic analysis, confirming that the photo was created for viral circulation rather than representing real events.
Misleading Context and False Narratives
The image falsely attempts to link Pam Bondi to Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump, leveraging the public’s familiarity with Epstein-related scandals. Bondi’s public career began after the 1997 photograph, making any claims that she was present at the event factually impossible. The viral posts ignore this timeline and deliberately misrepresent the content to suggest impropriety or a conflict of interest. The attempt to create a political scandal based on a fabricated image demonstrates the dangers of manipulated media in shaping public perception.
Additional Clarifications
It is important to note that Donald Trump and Epstein were publicly photographed together multiple times in the 1990s and early 2000s before reportedly falling out in 2004. While these interactions are documented, none of the verified Epstein files released in December 2025 contain the manipulated image or any evidence connecting Bondi to Epstein in a personal or professional capacity. The circulation of this image serves purely to create misleading narratives, not to document factual events.
Conclusion
The viral image claiming to show Pam Bondi with Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein is a digitally altered fabrication. It is derived from a real 1997 photograph that has been intentionally manipulated to replace the original subject with Bondi and subtly modify Trump’s appearance. There is no evidence connecting Bondi to Epstein or to the Justice Department’s release of files. This case illustrates the risks of manipulated media, highlighting the importance of verifying sources, dates, and context before drawing conclusions or sharing content online. CyberPoe categorically identifies this as disinformation, emphasizing that it should not be treated as credible evidence of real-world events.
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