Key Takeaways
- New information from Epstein files, data set eight, mentions Donald Trump.
- A 2019 DOJ list named 10 redacted Epstein co-conspirators, contradicting prior testimony.
- A grand jury subpoena was sent to Mar-a-Lago in October 2021 for the Ghislaine Maxwell investigation.
- Flight records and witness accounts connect Donald Trump to Epstein's private jet and concerning alleged events.
Deep Dive
- New information from the Epstein files, specifically data set eight, has been released.
- Donald Trump's name is mentioned within these newly public documents.
- The Department of Justice is releasing these documents despite previous claims that their content was 'unfounded and false'.
- A document in data set eight, possibly a letter from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nasser, references shared interests in young women.
- A 2019 Department of Justice list identified 10 Epstein co-conspirators, whose names are now redacted in recently released documents.
- This contradicts previous FBI testimony and DOJ memos regarding uncharged third parties in the Epstein case.
- Internal communications show investigators tracked these 10 individuals, with some located in Florida, New York, Boston, and Connecticut.
- Investigators vetted approximately 45 calls and interviewed 25 victims related to Epstein's bail arguments in July and August 2019.
- A grand jury subpoena was issued to Mar-a-Lago in October 2021.
- The subpoena compelled a representative to appear in court as part of the Ghislaine Maxwell investigation.
- Attempts were made to contact potential co-conspirators in the Epstein case, including efforts to reach Maxwell and Lex Wexner.
- Discussions took place regarding the locations of these individuals, specifically in New York.
- Cash Patel's sworn testimony, stating no credible information existed about Epstein trafficking young women to others, is contrasted with newly released records.
- Investigators found a photo of Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell on Steve Bannon's phone in June 2021 during the 'We Build the Wall' investigation.
- An email dated January 8, 2020, from a federal prosecutor, indicates Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet multiple times between 1993 and 1996.
- Ghislaine Maxwell was reportedly present on some of these flights with Donald Trump.
- A redacted FBI message from 2020 details a limo driver's account of a concerning 1995 car ride with Donald Trump.
- During this 1995 ride, Trump reportedly mentioned Jeffrey Epstein and potentially abusing a girl.
- Another redacted FBI message, dated October 9, 2020, concerns a party at Mar-a-Lago allegedly invited by Trump.
- A victim claimed Ghislaine Maxwell told her the Mar-a-Lago party was for prostitutes, though Maxwell later denied this.