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New Evidence Contradicts Trump's Claims About Jeffrey Epstein
3/19/2026, 9:51:48 PM
Unveiling the Email Evidence
A recently unredacted email has surfaced, challenging President Donald Trump's narrative regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and his presence at Mar-a-Lago. The email, dated 2009 and sent by Epstein's attorney Jack Goldberger, was previously redacted in the Justice Department's initial release of Epstein-related files. Representative Dan Goldman presented the complete email on the House floor, revealing significant details about a telephone conference involving Trump, his attorney Alan Garten, and Brad Edwards, an attorney representing Epstein's victims.
According to Goldberger's summary, when asked if Epstein had ever been expelled from Mar-a-Lago, Garten responded, "No he was not a member. May have been his guest. Never asked to leave." This statement was corroborated by a manager at Mar-a-Lago, who confirmed to Edwards that Epstein was "never asked to leave," directly contradicting Trump's repeated assertions that Epstein had been expelled from the club.
Trump's Inconsistent Statements
The email also documents Trump's responses regarding his interactions with Epstein. When questioned about flying on Epstein's plane, Trump stated, "I've been on a lot of planes. May have been on his plane. No young girls on plane." He further claimed, "I may have been there with my wife," in reference to visits to Epstein's residence, while downplaying the presence of young girls. Trump's public statements have varied over time; he has claimed not to be "friendly" with Epstein and has denied ever being on Epstein's plane.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Trump, asserting, "President Trump did nothing wrong and he kicked Jeffrey Epstein out of Mar-a-Lago for being a creep." However, the newly revealed evidence contradicts these claims, as Trump appears numerous times in Epstein's files, with photographs documenting their social interactions from the 1980s through the 2000s. Additionally, flight logs indicate Trump's presence on Epstein's aircraft, and membership documents show Epstein maintained his Mar-a-Lago membership until October 2007, over a year after his indictment for soliciting prostitution.
Implications of the Findings
Goldman criticized Trump for making "false statements over the past quarter century about Jeffrey Epstein," raising concerns about the transparency of the Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi. Goldman questioned Bondi's motives, suggesting that if her department is withholding information, it raises further questions about what else may be concealed regarding Trump's involvement with Epstein.
As of now, approximately 3.5 million of the estimated 6 million Epstein files have been disclosed, leaving a significant amount of information unreleased. The Justice Department and the White House have not yet responded to requests for comment regarding these revelations.
Verbatim Quotes
- “No he was not a member. May have been his guest. Never asked to leave.” — Alan Garten, Trump's Attorney
- “ He criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi's department for withholding information, stating: "The reason why this matters is because we don't have half of the Epstein files.” — Dan Goldman, Representative
- “President Trump did nothing wrong and he kicked Jeffrey Epstein out of Mar-a-Lago for being a creep.” — Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
While the email presents new evidence contradicting Trump's claims, the Justice Department's lack of response leaves questions about the completeness of the Epstein files and the potential for further undisclosed information regarding Trump's associations with Epstein.
