A fresh batch of documents from the US Department of Justice, released on Tuesday, includes numerous references to Donald Trump. The files contain an email from a senior US attorney stating that Trump flew on Epstein's private jet more times than previously known, including flights in the 1990s with a 20-year-old woman. There is no indication of wrongdoing by Trump, and being named in the files does not imply criminal activity.
The email, sent on 7 January 2020, notes that Trump was listed as a passenger on at least eight flights between 1993 and 1996, with at least four flights also including Ghislaine Maxwell. Passengers on various flights included Marla Maples, Tiffany Trump, and Eric Trump. On one 1993 flight, only Trump and Epstein were listed; on another, the passengers were Epstein, Trump, and a redacted 20-year-old woman.
The files also detail Epstein's relationship with economist Larry Summers and include a purported letter to convicted abuser Larry Nassar, which the DoJ later confirmed was fake. Additionally, the documents reference Prince Andrew and contain a photo of a passport with Epstein's image under the name Marius Fortelni, with Saudi Arabian residency.
Trump had promised to release Epstein-related files during his campaign. The DoJ stated that some documents contain 'untrue and sensationalist claims' against Trump, which it described as unfounded. The department released nearly 30,000 pages, citing a commitment to transparency while protecting victims' identities.
