US President Donald Trump's involvement with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has come under intense scrutiny once again, following the release of a series of explosive emails that suggest he had prior knowledge of Epstein's illicit activities.
According to the emails, which were released by Democrats on the House oversight committee, Trump's longtime friend and advisor Ghislaine Maxwell confided in him about his connections with underage girls who had been procured for Epstein's sex-trafficking ring. In one of the messages, Epstein explicitly told Maxwell that "of course [Trump] knew about the girls" - a claim that has never been denied by Trump.
The emails also reveal that Epstein had asked Trump biographer Michael Wolff to help him craft a response to questions he faced from CNN regarding his relationship with Epstein. Wolff's response was candid: if Epstein were to deny any involvement, it would be a PR disaster for Trump. The emails suggest that the president had already been warned about Epstein's activities and was likely aware of the extent of his involvement.
Trump has consistently denied having knowledge of Epstein's activities, but the latest revelations have sparked renewed calls from Democrats for the White House to release its "Epstein Files", which are believed to contain further evidence of the former financier's abuse. The emails also raise questions about Trump's judgment and behavior in dealing with a serial sex offender.
The situation has become increasingly contentious, with some lawmakers accusing Trump of covering up his involvement and others labeling it as an attempt to distract from his administration's achievements. Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's victims, had previously spoken out about her interactions with Trump, but denied that he was involved in any wrongdoing.
Despite the pressure on the White House to release more information, officials have continued to push back against the accusations, labeling them as part of a "fake narrative" designed to smear Trump. However, with new evidence emerging and growing public outrage over Epstein's abuse, it remains to be seen how long this story will continue to dominate the headlines.
According to the emails, which were released by Democrats on the House oversight committee, Trump's longtime friend and advisor Ghislaine Maxwell confided in him about his connections with underage girls who had been procured for Epstein's sex-trafficking ring. In one of the messages, Epstein explicitly told Maxwell that "of course [Trump] knew about the girls" - a claim that has never been denied by Trump.
The emails also reveal that Epstein had asked Trump biographer Michael Wolff to help him craft a response to questions he faced from CNN regarding his relationship with Epstein. Wolff's response was candid: if Epstein were to deny any involvement, it would be a PR disaster for Trump. The emails suggest that the president had already been warned about Epstein's activities and was likely aware of the extent of his involvement.
Trump has consistently denied having knowledge of Epstein's activities, but the latest revelations have sparked renewed calls from Democrats for the White House to release its "Epstein Files", which are believed to contain further evidence of the former financier's abuse. The emails also raise questions about Trump's judgment and behavior in dealing with a serial sex offender.
The situation has become increasingly contentious, with some lawmakers accusing Trump of covering up his involvement and others labeling it as an attempt to distract from his administration's achievements. Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's victims, had previously spoken out about her interactions with Trump, but denied that he was involved in any wrongdoing.
Despite the pressure on the White House to release more information, officials have continued to push back against the accusations, labeling them as part of a "fake narrative" designed to smear Trump. However, with new evidence emerging and growing public outrage over Epstein's abuse, it remains to be seen how long this story will continue to dominate the headlines.