What is in the Epstein files
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The Epstein files include thousands of pages of emails and documents referencing high-profile individuals, notably former President Trump. The files contain emails from 2011 and 2019 alleging Trump spent hours with one of Epstein's victims and was aware of young girls around Epstein, though no direct accusations of wrongdoing against Trump are present. Lawmakers are pushing for the full release of these files, which could reveal further details about Epstein, Maxwell, and their associates.
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House to vote on Epstein files release after bipartisan group push
- Democratic lawmakers released private emails from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, some referencing former President Trump and his alleged knowledge of Epstein's activities. 5s
- The White House and Trump denied any wrongdoing, with the White House stating that Trump banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago and accusing Democrats of selective disclosure. 2m 1s
- A bipartisan group of lawmakers is close to forcing a House vote to release all Epstein case files held by the Department of Justice. 2m 25s
- Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva's recent swearing-in provided the decisive signature needed to advance the petition for a vote. 2m 36s
- Survivors of the Epstein case and lawmakers are pushing for transparency, with a House vote expected soon and increased pressure on the Senate to follow. 2m 52s
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Private emails released by Democratic lawmakers include Epstein alleging Trump 'knew about the girls,' though the meaning is unclear. A 2011 email states Trump spent hours at Epstein's house with one of Epstein's victims. The emails are part of 23,000 pages of records from Epstein's estate, and lawmakers are pushing for the full release of all Department of Justice files related to Epstein.
Recently released documents from Epstein's estate, totaling 23,000 pages, include emails referencing Trump. A 2019 email states Trump 'knew about the girls as he asked Ghislaine to stop,' and a 2011 email mentions Virginia Giuffre spending hours with Trump at Epstein's residence. The White House asserts these emails do not prove wrongdoing by Trump.
Three emails from Epstein's estate suggest President Trump was aware Epstein had young girls around him before Epstein's conviction. A 2011 email references Trump and a redacted victim, while a 2019 email claims Trump knew about the girls and asked Ghislaine Maxwell to stop. The full Epstein files could contain thousands of pages related to Epstein, Maxwell, and other high-profile individuals.
A 2011 email from Epstein alleges Trump spent hours at Epstein's house with one of Epstein's victims. A 2019 email claims Trump 'of course knew about the girls as he asked Ghislaine to stop.' Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein's sex trafficking ring.