Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate suggest that former President Donald Trump may have confronted Ghislaine Maxwell years ago and urged her to stop Epstein’s illicit activities — a revelation Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee made public Wednesday.
The correspondence, dating back to 2019, was obtained by congressional investigators as part of a larger batch of documents handed over by Epstein’s estate. The material is now at the center of a heated political and legal battle over what the committee’s Democratic leadership calls a “cover-up” by the administration to withhold nonpublic records tied to Epstein’s connections.
Epstein Claimed Trump Knew and Took Action
In one email to author Michael Wolff, Epstein referenced Trump’s decision to remove him from membership at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago resort — a move Trump has publicly discussed before.
“Trump said he asked me to resign, never a member ever,” Epstein wrote, before adding a remark that has drawn new attention: “[O]f course he knew about the girls as he asked Ghislaine to stop.”
The message appears to paint Trump not as a participant but as someone who confronted Maxwell — a longtime Epstein associate — about the exploitation. Wolff, known for his books about Trump’s presidency, was reportedly the recipient of the email.
Maxwell and the Epstein Connection
Epstein’s mention of Ghislaine Maxwell points to the British socialite who was later convicted for aiding his sex-trafficking operations. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her role in recruiting and grooming underage victims.
In a separate 2011 email, Epstein described Trump as “a dog that hasn’t barked,” suggesting the then-businessman had not publicly discussed Epstein’s activities. Epstein also mentioned that one victim, whose identity remains redacted, had spent “hours with Trump.”
No evidence has surfaced to substantiate that claim or connect Trump to any criminal wrongdoing.
Trump’s Longstanding Denials
Trump has repeatedly and firmly denied any involvement in Epstein’s crimes. He has stated that their relationship ended long before Epstein’s arrest and that Epstein was banned from Mar-a-Lago after a dispute involving one of the resort’s employees.
“There was no relationship after that,” Trump has said in past interviews, adding that he had “nothing to do” with Epstein once troubling allegations surfaced.
So far, no credible evidence has emerged linking Trump to Epstein’s trafficking network — a point underscored by multiple investigations over the years.
Epstein’s Death and Ongoing Speculation
Epstein was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges. His death, officially ruled a suicide, has fueled years of speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding his network of powerful associates.
The newly released emails add another layer to the controversy — though investigators caution that Epstein’s statements may have been self-serving attempts to remain relevant during increasing legal scrutiny.
What Happens Next
The House Oversight Committee, led by Democrats, continues to investigate Epstein’s connections and the Justice Department’s handling of his case. Lawmakers are pressing for the release of additional records, accusing officials of stonewalling efforts to uncover potential misconduct.
As of Wednesday morning, the White House had not responded to requests for comment regarding the newly revealed emails.
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