In a shocking turn of events, emails from Jeffrey Epstein have surfaced, revealing the late sex offender's thoughts on former President Donald Trump. The correspondence, released on Wednesday by Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, includes a message where Epstein refers to Trump as "the dog that hasn't barked." These emails have sparked renewed scrutiny regarding the relationship between Epstein and Trump.
In an email sent to Ghislaine Maxwell in April 2011, Epstein noted, "I want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is Trump." He went on to discuss an alleged victim who had spent hours at his house with Trump, stating, "He has never once been mentioned." Maxwell's response indicates that she shared Epstein's concerns, stating, "I have been thinking about that." This exchange occurred shortly after a British newspaper published critical stories about Epstein, Maxwell, and their powerful connections.
Further emails released by the committee include exchanges between Epstein and author Michael Wolff, known for his books on the Trump presidency. Wolff mentioned that CNN was planning to question Trump about his relationship with Epstein, suggesting they craft an answer to potentially benefit Trump politically. Epstein’s reply indicated a strategic mindset, advising Wolff to let Trump "hang himself" with his responses. Wolff warned that if Trump claimed he had never been on Epstein's plane or at his house, it would create "valuable PR and political currency."
These revelations come at a time when the Trump administration has faced numerous controversies regarding Epstein's files. In July, Trump posted a lengthy social media message labeling the ongoing scrutiny as a "scam and hoax," claiming that Democrats were misleading the public about the Epstein files.
On the same day the emails were released, House Speaker Mike Johnson was set to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, who is expected to support a discharge petition aimed at compelling the Department of Justice to release all investigative files related to Epstein. Grijalva’s anticipated signature could lead to a vote as early as the first week of December, following the Thanksgiving recess.
Rep. Robert Garcia, the ranking Democrat on the Oversight Committee, has called for immediate public release of the Epstein files, stating, "The more Donald Trump tries to cover up the Epstein files, the more we uncover." He emphasized the need for transparency regarding the nature of Epstein's relationship with Trump, especially in light of the DOJ's earlier statements about not releasing any client lists or credible evidence against Epstein.
Since the DOJ issued a bipartisan subpoena for all records related to Epstein and Maxwell in August, they have only provided a small fraction of the documents requested. It remains unclear whether the emails released by the Epstein estate are also in the possession of the DOJ. Following Epstein's arrest in 2019, Trump claimed he hadn't spoken to him in over 15 years, asserting he severed ties after discovering Epstein was allegedly poaching employees from Mar-A-Lago.
The release of these emails sheds light on the complicated dynamics between Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump, raising critical questions about accountability and transparency in the ongoing investigations into Epstein's alleged sex trafficking operations. As more information emerges, it becomes increasingly vital to understand the full extent of Epstein's connections with powerful individuals, including Trump, and the potential implications for all involved.