Epstein Threatened Trump in Leaked Emails
Leaked emails reveal that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein allegedly threatened to “out” Donald Trump using private photos. The unprecedented document release has sent shockwaves through Washington.
On November 12, U.S. lawmakers released over 20,000 pages of Epstein-related documents. Some emails appear to implicate the former President. Epstein and Trump moved in the same elite social circles during the 1990s and early 2000s. Trump has repeatedly denied visiting Epstein’s private island or flying on his private plane.
Flight Logs Contradict Claims
Despite Trump’s denials, flight logs show he flew on Epstein’s private jet at least seven times between 1993 and 1997.
Prince Andrew Also Implicated
The leaked files also reference Prince Andrew. Virginia Giuffre, who worked for Epstein and tragically took her own life earlier this year, accused Andrew of sexually assaulting her at age 17 in locations including London and New York. Andrew denies the allegations, claiming he does not remember meeting Giuffre, despite an existing photograph. He has questioned the photo’s authenticity. However, in the emails, Epstein confirmed the image is real.
Yesterday, Trump attended an emergency meeting at the White House regarding the release of Department of Justice files on Epstein. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “Doesn’t that show the level of transparency when we are willing to sit down with members of Congress and address their concerns?” She added, “I’m not going to detail conversations that took place in the Situation Room.”
Threats and Allegations
One email shows Epstein claimed Trump spent significant time with a woman allegedly linked to Epstein’s trafficking operation. Another email, sent to a New York Times reporter in December 2015, included a direct threat to “out” Trump.
Private Photos Allegedly Involved
Months after Trump announced his presidential bid in 2016, Epstein offered to share “private photos” of the Republican. The emails mention photos of “Donald and girls in bikinis in my [Epstein’s] kitchen.” It remains unclear whether Epstein ever possessed or shared the images.
Leavitt emphasized, “These emails prove absolutely nothing other than the fact that President Trump did nothing wrong.”
Rising Pressure
Still, pressure on the President to make all Justice Department files on Epstein public has never been higher.
