Former Musk PR Consultant Juleanna Glover Admits to 'Courting' Jeffrey Epstein for Trump Dirt
In a startling revelation, Juleanna Glover, a prominent public relations strategist and former consultant for Elon Musk, has disclosed that she actively "courted" the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in an attempt to uncover damaging information about Donald Trump. According to a recent Politico analysis of the Epstein files released by the Department of Justice, Glover exchanged several dozen emails, arranged two in-person meetings, and held at least three phone calls with Epstein over a 15-month period.
Efforts to Connect Epstein with Journalists
In an op-ed published in The Washington Post, Glover wrote that her objective was to connect Epstein with a prominent journalist who could publish "revealing" information about President Trump. She aimed to use this information to thwart Trump's potential re-election campaign. Glover, who has advised John McCain's presidential campaign and served in George W. Bush's administration, stated she came "excruciatingly close" to achieving her goal before Epstein died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on trafficking charges.
Days after Epstein's death, The New York Times published an article by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist James B. Stewart, titled "The Day Jeffrey Epstein Told Me He Had Dirt on Powerful People." Stewart noted that many prominent individuals likely felt relief that Epstein's secrets died with him. Glover's efforts foreshadowed what has become a national obsession: uncovering what Epstein knew about Trump and other powerful figures.
Trump's Connections and Denials
Donald Trump's name appears thousands of times in the Epstein files, reflecting his social interactions with Epstein throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Epstein once described himself as Trump's "closest friend." However, Trump has not been accused of criminal wrongdoing in connection with Epstein, and his appearance in the files does not imply guilt.
Trump has repeatedly denied any allegations of misconduct, insisting he cut ties with Epstein years before the pedophile came under investigation. He has characterized the release of Epstein-related files as a "hoax" perpetuated by Democratic officials to distract from his agenda. Additionally, Trump has sued The Wall Street Journal over the publication of an alleged letter to Epstein, labeling the story "false, malicious, and defamatory."
Glover's Role and Epstein's Influence
At the time of her interactions with Epstein, Glover was serving as a PR consultant for Elon Musk, who was battling a Securities and Exchange Commission probe and rumors of drug use as he attempted to take Tesla private. According to messages in the Justice Department's Epstein files, author Michael Wolff repeatedly suggested that Epstein meet with Glover.
Glover agreed to meet Epstein in 2017, stating her purpose was "to see if he would talk to a reporter about whatever he knew about Trump." She met him again in 2018, not for his advice, but to build his faith in her strategic recommendations. In August 2018, they exchanged emails and calls about Musk's search for wealthy investors to buy out Tesla shareholders.
Epstein offered to "help shape your story" and provided advice on how Musk should speak to reporters about Tesla. He also suggested potential candidates for Tesla's board, including Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and former White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler. Glover replied with a non-committal "Will try."
Broader Implications and Congressional Investigations
The messages between Glover and Epstein offer a further glimpse into Epstein's expansive network of contacts, as members of Congress continue to investigate his alleged connections to powerful figures. Glover has denied attempting to rehabilitate Epstein's image, emphasizing her focus was solely on extracting information about Trump.
During their interactions, Glover floated "radical combinations" of "third party thinkers" to challenge Trump, including former Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg, former Republican Governors Larry Hogan and Nikki Haley, and Microsoft tycoon Bill Gates. She persistently suggested that Epstein meet with James B. Stewart of The New York Times.
In a statement to Politico, Stewart said he was unaware of any relationship between Glover and Epstein at the time and did not know what Epstein might have told her. Stewart recalled meeting Epstein in person after hearing he was recruiting board members for Tesla at Musk's behest, but he denied using any information from Epstein in his stories or letting him "shape" his reporting.
Glover's revelations highlight the lengths to which political operatives may go in their efforts to influence elections and public perception. The Independent has requested comment from the White House and Musk's Tesla, but responses have not yet been provided. This case underscores the ongoing intrigue surrounding Epstein's network and its potential impact on high-stakes political and corporate battles.
