03.02.2026 06:52
Former President Donald Trump claimed that the files of billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in prison while being prosecuted for allegedly running a sex trafficking ring involving underage girls, exonerate him, stating, "I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein." Trump alleged that Epstein and a writer named Michael Wolff conspired to prevent his presidency.
US President Donald Trump answered questions regarding the Epstein files during a signing ceremony held in the Oval Office.
"I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO THE ISLAND"
Trump, who claimed that the files released by the Department of Justice "cleared" him, stated that he has never been to Epstein's island, but it has emerged that many Democrats, including former presidents like Bill Clinton, have visited the island.
"THEY CONSPIRED TO PREVENT MY PRESIDENCY"
Trump alleged that a writer named Michael Wolff conspired to "prevent" his presidency, stating, "I have no connection to Jeffrey Epstein."
WHAT HAPPENED?
Epstein, who was charged with sexually abusing dozens of girls under the age of 18, including the youngest being 14, and establishing a prostitution network, was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan, New York, on August 10, 2019.
The released Epstein case files included famous names such as Prince Andrew, US President Donald Trump, former US President Bill Clinton, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, former US Vice President Al Gore, actor Kevin Spacey, singer Michael Jackson, illusionist David Copperfield, lawyer Alan Dershowitz, and former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.
The FBI also stated that as a result of its investigation with the US Department of Justice, it found no evidence of a "client list" consisting of famous individuals, and concluded that Epstein, who was alleged to have been murdered to cover up the crimes of individuals, including government officials, celebrities, and business people, actually committed suicide in his cell.