Trump Named Thousands of Times in Explosive Epstein Files as New Prince Andrew Allegations Emerge
More than three million pages of newly released records tied to Jeffrey Epstein were published overnight by the U.S. Department of Justice, offering a sprawling look at the disgraced financier’s contacts across politics, business, and entertainment.
Within the documents, President Donald Trump is mentioned more than 3,000 times. Legal experts note that being named in the files does not imply wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. Trump has denied any misconduct and has not been charged in connection with the case.
Among the materials is a redacted message from 2012 discussing whether Epstein should visit Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort instead of his private island, years after Trump had publicly said the two men no longer socialized.
The files also reference Prince Andrew, suggesting he invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace years after Epstein’s sex crime conviction. Another email exchange from 2013 shows Epstein and Elon Musk coordinating a potential visit to Little Saint James, Epstein’s island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is unclear whether that visit occurred.
Separate emails reported by The Athletic suggest Epstein helped introduce Steve Tisch, chairman and co-owner of the New York Giants, to several women. In one message, Epstein wrote that he could arrange a meeting with a Russian woman, to which Tisch reportedly replied, “Is she fun?”
California Governor Gavin Newsom responded to the release by calling on the administration to make all remaining files public, writing on social media that full transparency is needed.
Despite the massive document dump, many files remain heavily redacted. One seven-page document was entirely blacked out. A bipartisan group of lawmakers has requested a meeting with DOJ officials to discuss the extent of the redactions.
Virginia Congressman James Walkinshaw accused the department of withholding a significant portion of the records, claiming only half of the Epstein files had been released. In response, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the release complies with federal law and marks the end of a comprehensive review process.
The files also include references to Richard Branson and Bill Gates. A spokesperson for Gates denied allegations contained in the documents, calling them “absolutely absurd.” The DOJ website hosting the files now includes an age-verification notice due to the presence of explicit material seized from Epstein’s devices.
Separately, court filings from Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell claim that 25 male associates reached confidential settlements to avoid prosecution. Her attorneys made the assertion in a habeas corpus petition seeking to overturn her conviction, which was later published by Courthouse News Service.
As the final wave of Epstein-related records appears to be released, the documents are expected to fuel continued scrutiny of the powerful figures who crossed paths with him and how authorities handled the case over the years.
