US lawmakers have released over 20,000 pages of documents from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, including emails mentioning President Donald Trump. The House Oversight Committee published several exchanges, including those between Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and communications with author Michael Wolff.
The release sparked a response from House Republicans, who accused Democrats of selectively presenting information to create a damaging narrative about Trump. Despite their friendship, Trump has maintained they parted ways in the early 2000s, denying any wrongdoing related to Epstein.
The first notable email, dated 2011, suggests Epstein considered Trump untouched by allegations. Epstein writes to Maxwell that, the dog that hasn't barked is Trump, regarding his interactions with a victim at his home, implying Trump's involvement had not been raised by any authorities.
A White House spokesperson asserted that the documents simply reinforced Trump's innocence, noting he had previously expelled Epstein from his club for inappropriate behavior around women.
In subsequent communications with Wolff, discussions regarding how to handle Trump's campaign pressures and potential media inquiries revealed a strategic dynamic. Wolff even suggested ways for Epstein to utilize the relationship for political leverage, indicating a complex interplay between their connections.
These email revelations arrive amid continuing scrutiny over Epstein's associations and raise questions about how such ties persistently impact political narratives. Various responses from key players in the government reflect the significance of these emails, as both parties seek to frame the implications to their advantage.
