Trump Hints at Epstein Connections: Offers to Share Alleged List of Associates
In a moment that caught reporters off guard, former President Donald Trump suggested on Friday that he could provide a list of high-profile individuals connected to Jeffrey Epstein—while firmly denying any deep association with the late financier.
As he prepared to leave for Scotland, Trump fielded questions about Ghislaine Maxwell and the ongoing investigations tied to Epstein’s network.
When asked whether he would consider pardoning Maxwell, Trump replied, “It’s something I haven’t thought about,” and then added, “I can’t talk about pardons.”
But what truly sparked headlines was what he said next:
“You should focus on Clinton. You should focus on the president of Harvard, the former president of Harvard. You should focus on some of the hedge fund guys. I’ll give you a list,” Trump told reporters.
He continued:
“These guys lived with Jeffrey Epstein. I sure as hell didn’t. You ought to be speaking about Bill Clinton, who went to the island 28 times. I never went to the island.”
Trump was referring to Epstein’s private Caribbean island, long rumored to have hosted influential figures over the years. Public flight logs show that former President Bill Clinton did fly multiple times on Epstein’s jet, but there’s no confirmed evidence of him visiting Epstein’s island 28 times, as Trump claimed. Clinton has denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.
Meanwhile, in Tallahassee, Trump’s former attorney, Todd Blanche—now serving as Deputy Attorney General—was holding a second day of interviews with Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking.
According to Maxwell’s lawyer, David Markus, she answered “every single question” and did not invoke any privileges during the interviews.
Maxwell reportedly provided information about approximately 100 individuals allegedly linked to Epstein. However, the U.S. Department of Justice has previously stated that there is no official “client list,” despite ongoing public speculation.
Attorney General Pam Bondi recently reiterated that there is no such list, although she acknowledged growing pressure for more transparency.
Trump also dismissed an old birthday message allegedly signed by him in a book Maxwell compiled for Epstein, saying,
“Somebody could have written a letter and used my name.”
Upon arrival in Scotland, Trump denied reports that the DOJ had briefed him about his name appearing in sealed files.
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“I’m focused on making deals. I’m not focused on conspiracy theories that you are,” he told the press.
What Comes Next?
While it remains unclear whether Maxwell shared any new or actionable information, her interviews are part of a broader DOJ effort to counter criticism of a perceived cover-up related to Epstein’s case.
The Justice Department has acknowledged that Epstein and Maxwell victimized over 1,000 young women, but no criminal charges have been brought against any prominent associates to date.
Whether this signals a new phase in the investigation—or simply more political fallout—remains to be seen.
