A series of emails released Wednesday by Democratic lawmakers include numerous references to President Trump. In it, House Democrats highlighted three emails between Epstein and his associates. Suggests President Trump would have been more aware of Epstein’s actions and activities More than he publicly admits.
House Republicans say the emails reveal little information. caroline leavittWhite House Press Secretary He described them as “obviously diversionary exercises”..
this is what we know About what was happening when these emails were sent:
2011: Epstein emails Ghislaine Maxwell about a victim Trump claims he met at her home.
“I want you to understand that the dog that isn’t barking is Trump.” The victim spent hours with me at my house and we never spoke a word.. Police chief: “75% sure”
Spring of 2011 Epstein was coming out of legal trouble and wanted to prevent the situation from happening again.. The tabloids had seen him in public trying to get back into his old social circle. Mr. Epstein was sensitive to what was said about him and sent emails to employees about negative coverage he received from the media. Meanwhile, Trump, then a star of the reality show “The Apprentice,” had already spoken publicly about running for president.
Republicans on the House Oversight Committee told X Magazine on Wednesday: The victim mentioned in the email was virginia roberts giuffrewas adopted in 2000 at the age of 16. Ghislaine MaxwellEpstein’s former partner who worked as an employee at Mar-a-Lago Spa.
When Epstein sent an email in April 2011, Giuffre had just gone public with her experience with him.confessed to a British tabloid that Epstein had abused her and “trafficked” her to other men. Giuffre also shared a now-famous photo of herself with Prince Andrew and Maxwell to British media.
Representatives for Giuffre’s family declined to comment on the matter.
2015: Epstein and Michael Wolff strategize Trump’s media appearances.
“I think they should convince him. If they say he wasn’t on the plane or at home, that gives them valuable political and image benefits. They can harm him in a way that could benefit you. Or, if he really thinks he’s going to win, you can save him, so he owes you a favor.. Of course, if asked, Jeffrey could say that he is a good person, that he has been wronged, and that he is a victim of political correctness, but that would be prohibited in the Trump administration.
During the 2016 presidential campaign, Mr. Epstein largely kept a low profile despite public interest not only in Mr. Trump but also in his relationship with him. With former President Bill Clinton. Although Epstein was dealing with the consequences of his actions, he was far from the toxic figure he is today.
nevertheless, Epstein continued to date celebritiessome of them are journalists. michael wolffthen wrote a biography at the beginning of Trump’s first term.
According to the transcript of the presidential debate on December 15, 2015, President Trump did not answer any questions about Epstein It is also not clear whether he was questioned individually about the matter.
2019: Epstein tells Wolf that Trump knew about the girls “of course”.
“President Trump said he asked me to resign when I was not yet a member… Of course he knew about the girls because he asked Ghislaine to stop.”.
By January 2019, Trump was already in the White House and Epstein was in the news again. A series of articles from miami herald many years ago they Epstein received ‘lenient’ treatment from prosecutorseven alexander acostathen Secretary of Labor in the Trump administration.
Mr. Epstein’s schedule revealed that he continued to meet with Mr. Wolff.he claimed to have been present in several recorded interviews. steve bannona former Trump adviser had made remarks against Epstein that were never made public.
Immediately after this email exchange, The Justice Department said it was investigating how the legal settlement was handled. Epstein pleaded guilty.
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