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This is circulating so let's put some facts with it! The image shared appears to be AI-generated and not an authentic photograph of Hakeem Jeffries with Jeffrey Epstein. It originated from a parody social media account that uses AI to create satirical memes, and multiple fact-checks confirm it’s fabricated. There’s no verified evidence of any real photo showing the two together. That said, there are documented connections between Jeffries’ campaign and Epstein unrelated to this image. In 2013 (five years after Epstein’s conviction for sex crimes involving a minor), a consulting firm emailed Epstein soliciting donations for Jeffries’ campaign, referring to him as “Brooklyn’s Barack.” Jeffries has denied any direct involvement or recollection of the solicitation, calling accusations of personal association “lies.” This came up amid broader releases of Epstein-related files in late 2025, which included photos and communications involving various politicians but no genuine images of Jeffries with Epstein.