Trump Denies Knowledge of Epstein Files Containing His Name

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025 11:25 pm ET1min read

US President Donald Trump denies knowing his name is in Epstein files, despite being told by the US Justice Department earlier this year. Trump's name appears in the Epstein files, according to the Wall Street Journal. The revelation fuels a mounting scandal, but does not imply wrongdoing or criminal activity.

US President Donald Trump has categorically denied any knowledge of his name appearing in the Epstein files, despite being informed by the US Justice Department earlier this year. The revelation, reported by the Wall Street Journal, has sparked a growing scandal but does not imply wrongdoing or criminal activity.

The Epstein files, which were unsealed in January 2023, include court documents related to Ghislaine Maxwell and alleged victims of sexual abuse. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump's name is among those listed in these documents [1]. The document was part of a 2015 defamation case filed by Virginia Giuffre against Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.

In a statement, Trump dismissed the inclusion of his name in the Epstein files, asserting that he was not involved in any criminal activity. "The Wall Street Journal printed a FAKE letter, supposedly to Epstein," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don’t draw pictures."

The Epstein files have been a subject of intense scrutiny, particularly due to the revelations that Trump's name appears within them. The files also include references to other high-profile individuals, such as Prince Andrew and Bill Clinton. The inclusion of Trump's name has reignited discussions about his past relationships with Epstein and the allegations of Epstein's predatory behavior.

Senator Richard Durbin, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, has raised concerns about the handling of the Epstein files. In a letter to federal officials, Durbin claimed that FBI personnel were instructed to "flag" any mentions of Trump while reviewing the documents. The senator has demanded "real answers" regarding the "apparent discrepancies" in the handling of the Epstein files [2].

The Epstein files have become a focal point in the ongoing political and legal battles surrounding Epstein's past activities. The files' release has led to renewed scrutiny of Trump's past relationships and business dealings with Epstein. Despite the revelations, Trump has maintained his innocence and has not been accused of any wrongdoing.

References:
[1] https://news.sky.com/story/all-we-know-about-donald-trump-and-jeffrey-epsteins-friendship-13398405
[2] https://san.com/cc/fbi-agents-told-to-flag-mentions-of-trump-in-epstein-docs-sen-durbin-claims/

Trump Denies Knowledge of Epstein Files Containing His Name

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