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Jeffrey Epstein’s personal emails released by the Justice Department on Friday reveal numerous communications disparaging former President Donald Trump, but contain no allegations of criminal behavior or inappropriate contact with Epstein’s victims, according to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
“During the course of our investigation, we seized years and years’ worth of Epstein’s personal emails,” Blanche told Fox News Digital. “These are communications with hundreds and hundreds of individuals discussing intimate details of Epstein’s and others’ lives.”
Blanche emphasized that “in none of these communications, even when doing his best to disparage President Trump, did Epstein suggest President Trump had done anything criminal or had any inappropriate contact with any of his victims.”
The Justice Department is releasing more than 3 million pages of records from the Epstein case files Friday. The newly declassified emails obtained by Fox News Digital primarily show Epstein expressing disdain for Trump during his first administration.
One notable exchange from March 2016 shows author and reporter Michael Wolff encouraging Epstein to create a “counter narrative” to James Patterson’s book about him, “Filthy Rich: A Powerful Billionaire, the Sex Scandal that Undid Him, and All the Justice that Money Can Buy.”
“I believe Trump offers an ideal opportunity,” Wolff wrote to Epstein. “It’s a chance to make the story about something other than you, while, at the same time, letting you frame your own story.” Wolff added, “Also, becoming anti-Trump gives you a certain political cover which you decidedly don’t have now.”
In a January 2019 email to Wolff, Epstein wrote, “Of course he knew about the girls as he asked Ghislaine to stop.” The context of this statement remains unclear from the released materials.
A February 2019 email from Epstein to Wolff mentions that someone whose name was redacted worked at Mar-a-Lago, and that “Trump knew of it and came to my house many times during that period.” Epstein specifically noted, “He never got a massage,” before discussing a business arrangement involving Trump and a friend experiencing “financial difficulty with assisted living homes.”
Throughout 2018, Epstein’s communications reveal consistent criticism of Trump. In a January 2018 email to Wolff, he complained that Trump “doesn’t take advice” and that “his children have little experience and poor judgment.” He also claimed there were “huge discrepancies re his real net worth” and that “full disclosure would make it clear.”
In other correspondence from the same period, Epstein referred to Trump as “dopey Donald or demented Donald” and criticized his finances, acquisitions, and relationship with Deutsche Bank.
The emails also reveal communications between Epstein and Thomas Landon of the New York Times in January 2018. When Landon asked if Epstein was still in contact with Wolff following the publication of “Fire and Fury,” Epstein confirmed he was. Landon commented that Trump was “looking/sounding increasing unhinged,” to which Epstein replied that “Donalds statement is goofy” and speculated about “early dementia.”
When Landon asked if there was ever a time when Trump “at least completed sentences,” Epstein bluntly responded: “No, he was always stupid.”
These emails form part of the massive document release related to Epstein, who died in 2019 while in federal custody awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. His longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell was later convicted of facilitating his abuse of underage girls and is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.
The Justice Department’s decision to release these documents follows growing public pressure for transparency about Epstein’s connections to powerful figures. Authorities have previously indicated that their investigation identified more than 1,200 victims associated with Epstein’s trafficking operation, which spanned decades and multiple locations, including his properties in New York, Florida, and the Caribbean.
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While the emails may reveal Epstein’s personal views, it’s good to see the DOJ found no criminal conduct by Trump. The public deserves a thorough, fact-based accounting of this case. Transparency is crucial moving forward.
Interesting to see the DOJ’s findings on the Epstein emails. While the communications may reveal Epstein’s personal views, it’s good to know they found no evidence of criminal conduct by Trump. Looking forward to more transparency around this complex case.
Agreed, transparency is key here. The public deserves a clear, unbiased account of the facts.
While the Epstein emails may reveal his personal views, the DOJ’s finding of no criminal conduct by Trump is significant. Transparency is crucial as this investigation continues to unfold.
The release of these Epstein emails is a significant development, shedding more light on his web of connections. The lack of evidence against Trump is notable, though the broader Epstein saga remains deeply troubling.
You’re right, the Epstein case is extremely complex with many troubling aspects. Hopefully this helps move the investigation forward in a constructive way.
Interesting development in the Epstein case. While the emails may reveal his personal views, it’s good to see the DOJ found no criminal conduct by Trump. Transparency is crucial as this complex investigation continues.
The release of these Epstein emails provides more insight into his web of connections, though the lack of evidence against Trump is notable. Hopefully this helps move the investigation forward in a constructive manner.
Agreed, the public deserves a thorough, fact-based accounting of this case. Transparency is key as these complex issues are addressed.
The release of these Epstein emails is an important step in understanding the broader context of this disturbing case. The lack of evidence against Trump is noteworthy, though the full truth remains elusive.
You make a fair point. There is still much to uncover and the public deserves a complete, unbiased accounting of the facts.