A newly resurfaced email written by Jeffrey Epstein months before his death is drawing fresh scrutiny to his past connection with Donald Trump, adding another layer to a relationship that has been debated for years. The message — sent in January 2019 — appears to contradict the former president’s public statements about what he knew, and when he knew it, regarding Epstein’s behavior.
The email, released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, quickly sparked controversy. While it does not provide definitive proof of wrongdoing, the language Epstein used has renewed calls for the Justice Department to release all remaining documents tied to his case.
The Email That Reignited the Debate
In the message, Epstein was responding to comments reportedly made by Trump about their association, particularly regarding allegations that Epstein’s accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, had attempted to recruit young girls from the spa at Mar-a-Lago. Trump has previously said he banned Epstein from the resort after learning of inappropriate behavior.
But Epstein’s email tells a different story. Writing to author Michael Wolff on January 31, 2019, Epstein claimed Trump had long been aware of the activity.
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