Epstein’s Email Sparks New Questions About Trump

Jeffrey Epstein’s link to Donald Trump resurfaced after the release of an email Epstein sent in 2019, months before his death. In the message, Epstein addressed Trump’s claims about their relationship, particularly regarding Epstein’s behavior at Mar-a-Lago.

Trump’s Knowledge of the Abuse

Epstein confirmed that Trump knew about the abuse happening at the resort. He wrote that Trump had intervened to stop Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s accomplice, from recruiting girls at the Mar-a-Lago spa. Shared by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, the email reveals new details about Trump’s awareness of Epstein’s actions.

Epstein emailed author Michael Wolff on January 31, 2019, stating that Trump had explicitly asked Maxwell to halt the recruitment. He wrote, “Of course he knew about the girls as he asked Ghislaine to stop.” These revelations raise new questions about Trump’s prior statements and could increase pressure on the Justice Department to release all files related to Epstein.

Trump’s Version of Events

Trump has repeatedly denied involvement in Epstein’s activities. In a July 2025 press conference, he said Epstein had “stolen people that worked for me” and added, “Everyone knows the people that were taken, and it was the concept of taking people that work for me is bad.”

Trump further claimed that when he first learned of Epstein’s actions, he told him, “Listen, we don’t want you taking our people,” signaling disapproval of what happened at Mar-a-Lago. Yet, Epstein’s email suggests Trump was aware of the girls being recruited and had directly intervened, contradicting Trump’s public remarks.

Contrasting Accounts

The email paints a different picture. Epstein’s words indicate Trump not only knew about the recruitment but actively asked Maxwell to stop. This contrasts with Trump’s statements and hints at a more complex involvement. Analysts say these details could intensify debates about Trump’s connection to Epstein and prompt calls for deeper investigations.

Epstein, Trump, and Maxwell

Epstein’s friendship with Trump dates back to the 1990s and early 2000s. They were reportedly close until a mid-2000s dispute over a Palm Beach property deal. Despite the fallout, Epstein continued communicating with Maxwell.

In a 2011 email, Epstein referred to Trump as “that dog that hasn’t barked,” implying frustration over Trump’s silence about the abuse. Maxwell responded cryptically, “I have been thinking about that…” These exchanges reveal the complex relationships among key figures in Epstein’s network.

Maxwell, convicted in 2021 for her role in Epstein’s crimes, is serving a lengthy prison sentence. Ongoing scrutiny of Epstein’s ties to influential figures, including Trump, keeps the story in the public eye.

Continuing Investigations

As more emails and documents surface, questions about Epstein’s network and connections continue to mount. Experts predict that new disclosures could further challenge the narratives of those linked to Epstein and intensify calls for accountability.