Trump, who had social ties to Epstein in the 1990s, banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago years before Epstein’s arrest and death in jail. But questions about his relationship with the late financier continue to surface.
Earlier reports indicated Trump’s name appears “multiple times” in Epstein-related DOJ files—a claim Trump denies and has sued The Wall Street Journal over for defamation.
“I’ll give you a list,” Trump said when asked who else should be scrutinized over ties to Epstein.
DOJ Interest in Maxwell’s Information
Maxwell’s two recent meetings with Blanche, who previously served as Trump’s personal defense attorney, raised eyebrows.
In a July 22 post on X, Blanche wrote, “If Ghislaine Maxwell has information about anyone who has committed crimes against victims, the FBI and DOJ will hear what she has to say.”
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Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman voiced concern that Blanche’s meeting was politically motivated: “Tacitly floating a pardon for Maxwell in return for information that politically benefits President Trump.”
Mounting Pressure for Transparency
Public and congressional calls for the Justice Department to release its Epstein-related files have intensified—especially after DOJ and FBI recently declined to make them public. The controversy was amplified by reports from USA Today and MSN highlighting potential political manipulation.
