What did the Epstein files reveal about Trump?
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Recently released Epstein files include emails referencing Trump. A 2011 email alleges Trump spent hours with an Epstein victim, and a 2019 email claims Trump knew about the girls and asked Ghislaine Maxwell to stop. The White House and Trump deny any wrongdoing, and victim Virginia Giuffre never accused Trump of inappropriate behavior. Calls for full file release continue, with political debate over transparency and motives.
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Trump ‘knew about the girls,’ Epstein wrote in newly released email
- 23,000 pages of documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including emails referencing Donald Trump, have been handed over to Congress. 8s
- A 2019 email from Epstein claimed Trump "knew about the girls as he asked Ghislaine to stop," while a 2011 email referenced Virginia Giuffre spending time with Trump. 32s
- The White House stated that the emails do not prove wrongdoing by Trump and noted that Virginia Giuffre never accused him of inappropriate conduct. 52s
- A bipartisan group in the House, including all Democrats and four Republicans, has forced a vote to release all Epstein files, with support from some Epstein survivors. 1m 20s
- The House vote is scheduled, but the measure may stall in the Senate and Trump retains veto power; White House efforts to pressure Republicans to withdraw support have failed. 1m 52s
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A 2019 email shows Epstein telling journalist Michael Wolff that Trump 'knew about the girls as he asked Ghislaine to stop.' A 2011 email mentions Virginia Giuffre spending hours at Epstein's house with Trump. The White House notes Giuffre never accused Trump of wrongdoing.
White House Press Secretary says the emails prove nothing against Trump, reiterates Trump did nothing wrong, and notes Epstein was expelled from Mar-a-Lago. She references Virginia Giuffre's public statements that Trump was always professional and friendly.
Three emails suggest Trump was aware Epstein had young girls around him before Epstein's conviction. A 2011 email references Trump and a redacted victim, and a 2019 email claims Trump knew about the girls and asked Ghislaine Maxwell to stop, though specifics are unclear.
