More than 20,000 pages of emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have been released by U.S. lawmakers, sparking renewed attention on the late financier’s connections to high-profile figures, including President Donald Trump.
House Democrats released three key email exchanges, including messages between Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell, now serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. Another set of emails involves Epstein and author Michael Wolff, who has written extensively about Trump.
One email from 2011 between Epstein and Maxwell mentions a victim identified as Virginia Giuffre. Epstein wrote, “I want you to realize that that dog that hasn’t barked is Trump… [Victim] spent hours at my house with him.” Maxwell responded, “I have been thinking about that…” The White House noted that Giuffre consistently said Trump was not involved in any wrongdoing during their limited interactions.
In emails with Wolff, Epstein discussed Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign. Wolff suggested Epstein could “finish” Trump by revealing damaging information, while Epstein commented on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago membership, saying the former president asked him to resign and was aware of “the girls.”
The release also mentions Prince Andrew, who replied to allegations involving a masseuse, denying knowledge or involvement. Additionally, Lord Peter Mandelson, former UK business secretary, was shown communicating with Epstein as late as 2016, reflecting ongoing connections to influential figures.
Republicans quickly countered, claiming Democrats selectively leaked the emails to liberal media outlets to damage Trump’s reputation. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the selective release created a “fake narrative” and highlighted that Trump had cut ties with Epstein decades earlier.
Survivors and advocates have called for full transparency. Annie Farmer, a key witness in Maxwell’s trial, urged for the complete release of Epstein’s files, emphasizing that the estimated 1,000 victims deserve access to all information about Epstein’s crimes.
The newly released emails have reignited scrutiny of Epstein’s network, raising questions about the connections between powerful individuals and the late financier, while highlighting ongoing debates over media coverage and selective document releases.
