Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein have reignited debate over President Donald Trump’s past friendship with the disgraced financier. The messages, unveiled by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, include a 2019 email in which Epstein claimed Trump “knew about the girls.” The White House quickly pushed back, calling the leak a politically motivated attack aimed at tarnishing Trump’s reputation.
Epstein’s Emails Surface Again
The cache of messages, totaling over 23,000 documents from Epstein’s estate, includes a 2011 email where Epstein told Ghislaine Maxwell, “I want you to realize that that dog that hasn’t barked is Trump. (Redacted name) spent hours at my house with him.” Maxwell responded, “I have been thinking about that.” Democrats identified the unnamed individual as a victim, while Republicans said the person was Virginia Giuffre, a key witness in multiple Epstein cases.
Giuffre’s Account and Contradictions
Giuffre, who accused Epstein of trafficking her to powerful men, had long maintained that Trump was not involved in any wrongdoing. In her deposition, she said under oath that she didn’t believe Trump had any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. Her memoir also recounts meeting Trump only once at Mar-a-Lago, describing him as “friendly” and someone who “offered to help her get babysitting jobs.” Several former Epstein employees confirmed they never saw Trump behave inappropriately during his visits.
White House Response and Political Fallout
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt dismissed the emails as “selectively leaked” material meant to “create a fake narrative to smear President Trump.” She added, “The fact remains that President Trump kicked Jeffrey Epstein out of his club decades ago for being a creep to his female employees.” Leavitt emphasized that Giuffre herself had said Trump “couldn’t have been friendlier” in their limited interactions. The White House accused Democrats of weaponizing the release to distract from national issues.
Epstein’s Network and Lingering Shadows
The resurfaced messages again draw attention to Epstein’s web of elite connections, from politicians to royalty. Giuffre’s allegations against Britain’s Prince Andrew, who has denied wrongdoing, previously forced him out of royal duties. Maxwell, convicted of aiding Epstein in trafficking minors, is now serving a 20-year sentence in Texas after being moved from a Florida facility. Epstein’s death in 2019 ended his trial but left behind years of speculation and conspiracy theories about the depth of his influence.
While the latest revelations have reopened questions about Epstein’s reach and Trump’s proximity to his circle, no evidence has emerged linking Trump to Epstein’s crimes. Both the emails and political reactions highlight the continued sensitivity surrounding Epstein’s legacy—a case that still echoes through courts, politics, and public discourse long after his death.
