New Docs Clear Trump in Epstein Link Scandal

Newly released FBI documents reveal President Trump proactively contacted law enforcement in 2006 to support their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s predatory activities, stating “thank goodness you’re stopping him” and providing crucial information that validates his longtime claim of severing ties with the convicted sex trafficker.

Story Highlights

FBI interview summary from 2019 confirms Trump called Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter in July 2006, expressing support for Epstein investigation and stating “everyone has known he’s been doing this”
Trump informed Reiter he had banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago, identified Ghislaine Maxwell as Epstein’s “evil” operative, and described leaving an Epstein event after seeing teenagers present
Documents released through 2025 Epstein Files Transparency Act vindicate Trump’s claims of early distancing from Epstein, contrasting media narratives that attempted to link him to the sex trafficking ring
FBI documentation provides first verified evidence of Trump’s cooperation with law enforcement during initial 2005-2006 investigation, when Epstein recruited girls as young as 14

Trump’s 2006 Call Supports Law Enforcement Investigation

Former Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter told FBI agents in October 2019 that President Trump contacted him in July 2006 during the department’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities. Trump expressed clear support for the police efforts, stating “thank goodness you’re stopping him, everyone has known he’s been doing this.” The call occurred as details of the investigation became public and federal authorities initiated their probe. Reiter led the department’s investigation beginning in April 2005 after receiving reports that Epstein was recruiting underage girls for sexual massages at his Palm Beach mansion.

President Details Epstein’s Criminal Network

During the 2006 conversation with Chief Reiter, Trump provided specific information about Epstein’s operations and associates. Trump informed Reiter he had expelled Epstein from Mar-a-Lago and identified Ghislaine Maxwell as Epstein’s “evil” operative who facilitated his criminal activities. Trump noted that people in New York were aware of Epstein’s predatory behavior and recounted leaving an Epstein-hosted event after observing teenagers present. Maxwell was later convicted for her role in Epstein’s sex trafficking ring. This documented account validates Trump’s longstanding assertion that he recognized Epstein’s criminal nature early and took decisive action to distance himself from the predator.

FBI Documents Emerge Through Transparency Legislation

The FBI interview summary surfaced through documents released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law on November 18, 2025. Congress passed the legislation to force full disclosure of Department of Justice files related to Epstein’s criminal enterprise, overriding initial resistance. The Miami Herald first reported the FBI document, which represents primary evidence from federal law enforcement records. These files include unredacted materials, Maxwell depositions, and previously unreported documentation from the ongoing review of three million pages of investigative records. The transparency act enables Americans to understand the full scope of Epstein’s network and the elite figures who enabled his crimes for decades.

Documentation Vindicates President Against False Narratives

The newly released FBI documentation directly contradicts years of media attempts to implicate Trump in Epstein’s criminal activities. While Trump and Epstein attended social events in the 1990s and early 2000s, the FBI records confirm Trump’s account of severing ties and actively supporting law enforcement efforts against Epstein. This distinguishes Trump from numerous powerful figures who maintained relationships with Epstein despite widespread knowledge of his predatory behavior. The documentation validates what Trump supporters have maintained throughout coordinated attacks attempting to associate the President with Epstein’s crimes. These FBI records demonstrate Trump took proactive steps to assist justice for Epstein’s victims when others in elite circles chose silence and complicity.