Newly released emails reveal troubling communications between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, shedding light on their connections to prominent figures, including Donald Trump. One email from 2011 features Epstein referring to Trump as the “dog that hasn’t barked,” alleging that a victim had spent significant time at his residence with Trump. In this missive, Epstein expressed surprise that Trump had never been mentioned in the context of Epstein’s activities.
The email exchange occurred weeks after a British report brought attention to Epstein, Maxwell, and their high-powered associates. Democratic members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released this correspondence along with two others involving Epstein and author Michael Wolff, who has documented Trump’s presidency. In one of these exchanges, Wolff advises Epstein on how Trump could respond to inquiries regarding their relationship during his presidential campaign.
Further messages hint at discussions about whether Trump had previously expelled Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago estate, with Epstein claiming Trump asked him to resign without being a member. The newly released emails are part of over 23,000 documents the committee obtained from the Epstein Estate in the wake of a subpoena. While information pertaining to alleged victims was redacted, these communications have heightened scrutiny on Epstein’s alliances and Trump’s past associations.
House Speaker Mike Johnson presided over the swearing-in of Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, who is poised to finalize a petition demanding the Department of Justice release all investigative materials related to Epstein. This push comes following criticism of the DOJ’s previous assurance that no evidence of a client list had been found, despite concerns over transparency regarding Epstein’s connections.
As the investigation unfolds, the discourse surrounding Epstein’s case and its connections to significant political figures continues to intensify. The public and lawmakers alike are calling for complete transparency regarding Epstein’s extensive network and the investigations tied to his crimes. Epstein’s death by suicide while awaiting trial in 2019 continues to cast a long shadow over these revelations. Meanwhile, Maxwell remains incarcerated, serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein’s illicit activities, vehemently denying any wrongdoing. These developments underscore the ongoing quest for accountability and answers in a case that has captivated public attention for years.