Newly published photographs have placed the renowned philosopher and academic Noam Chomsky on the private aircraft of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The images form part of a substantial document release by congressional investigators.
Congressional Committee Releases Latest Batch
The House Oversight Committee, controlled by Democrats, made the materials public on Thursday 18 December 2025. This latest tranche includes previously unseen photographs and documents seized from the estate of the disgraced financier.
One of the most striking images shows Mr Chomsky in conversation with Epstein aboard what is identified as the latter's private jet. The photograph is undated but adds a visual dimension to previously known connections between the two men.
History of Meetings and MIT Links
This visual evidence corroborates details from court documents unsealed in 2024. Those files revealed that Epstein had arranged multiple meetings with Mr Chomsky in 2015 and 2016.
At the time, Mr Chomsky was a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Epstein, who was later convicted for sex trafficking, was a known donor to the university, having made significant financial contributions.
Political Pressure and Justice Department Deadline
The release comes amid intense political pressure on the Biden administration. The Department of Justice faces a Friday deadline to make all its investigative files on the Epstein case public.
This pressure campaign, directed at the president, has accelerated the disclosure process, leading to this and other recent data dumps. The committee's action pre-empts the administration's own deadline for full transparency.
Implications and Ongoing Scrutiny
The publication of these photographs ensures the Epstein scandal remains in the political spotlight, casting a long shadow over the many high-profile individuals he associated with. For Noam Chomsky, a leading intellectual figure on the left, the images present a challenging visual association.
The continued release of files is expected to keep the case at the forefront of public and political discourse, as investigators and the media scrutinise the extent of Epstein's network.
