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House Oversight Committee Democrats have released a new set of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing several emails in which he mentions former President Donald Trump. The communications, dating from the period after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor, shed more light on his efforts to manage his public image and his relationships with powerful figures.
Among the most notable exchanges is a 2015 email in which Epstein offered a New York Times reporter what he described as photos of “donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen.” The offer was part of Epstein’s attempts to influence media coverage and re-establish his reputation. While the existence of these photos is not confirmed, the email highlights Epstein's strategy of using his connections as leverage. The newly unveiled communications provide a glimpse into how Epstein referenced his associates following his initial conviction.
Another significant email from 2011, sent to his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, refers to Trump as “the dog that hasn’t barked.” This comment has been interpreted by observers as Epstein noting that Trump, unlike other public figures, had not publicly distanced himself or condemned Epstein at that time. The message suggests Epstein was closely monitoring the public reactions of his former acquaintances. These documents are part of a larger trove of over 20,000 pages of Epstein-related materials released by the committee.
Trump and Epstein were known to be friends for years, frequently photographed together at events in the 1990s and early 2000s. The release of these emails has renewed scrutiny of their past association, though Trump has maintained that he had a falling out with Epstein and was “not a fan.” In response to the release, a spokesperson for Trump reiterated that the former president has had no contact with Epstein for nearly two decades and criticized the release as a political maneuver. The emails underscore the ongoing public and political interest in the full extent of Epstein's network. The documents released by House Democrats suggest Epstein believed Trump was aware of his activities involving young women, a claim that has not been independently verified.
