A fresh batch of emails from the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been released to Congress, containing a series of incendiary claims about former US President Donald Trump.
The correspondence, which dates from 2011 to 2019, provides a direct insight into Epstein's private thoughts and alleged activities. Central to the revelations are his assertions about Trump's knowledge of and involvement with the girls associated with his sex trafficking operation.
Explosive Allegations in Epstein's Own Words
In one particularly stark message, Epstein wrote that Donald Trump "knew about the girls" and claimed the former president had spent hours with a victim of sex trafficking at his home. The emails show Epstein held a deeply negative view of Trump, describing him as "crazy" and alleging he had "early dementia."
Epstein's vitriol is further laid bare in his communications with his accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. He told her that "that dog that hasn’t barked is trump" in relation to the victims, suggesting Trump had remained silent. In another message, he stated he knew "how dirty donald is."
Offers of Photos and Betting Claims
The documents also reveal that Epstein attempted to leverage his connection to Trump. He reportedly offered a journalist "photos of donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen." This indicates a potential effort to use compromising material for an unknown purpose.
Beyond the allegations related to his criminal enterprise, Epstein made other personal claims about Trump. He alleged that he had made a £10,000 bet with Trump concerning the pregnancy of Trump's former wife, Marla Maples. Furthermore, the emails show Epstein offering to provide Russian diplomats with insight into Trump's thinking, adding a geopolitical dimension to the revelations.
Context and Legal Standing
It is crucial to note that while these emails contain direct quotes from Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump did not send or receive any of these messages. The former president has consistently denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein's illegal activities and, to date, has not been accused of any crime in connection with the content of these emails.
The release of these documents to Congress ensures these allegations will remain under intense scrutiny, fuelling further debate and investigation into one of the most notorious scandals in recent American history.
