Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet eight times between 1993 and 1996, revealing a more extensive connection to the late convicted sex offender than previously reported, according to an email from the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
The email, released as part of a legal obligation to publish records related to Epstein, states, Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported (or that we were aware). However, the DOJ clarifies that Trump's inclusion in the flight records does not imply any illegal activity.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein, including a statement he made in 2024 claiming, I was never on Epstein's Plane. Amidst these revelations, the DOJ highlighted that some documents contain sensationalist claims against Trump that they consider unfounded.
Trump, who was known to be friends with Epstein in the late 1990s and early 2000s, indicated that their relationship soured around 2004, well before Epstein's criminal activities were publicly known.
The latest DOJ release, which involved the dissemination of over 30,000 pages of documents regarding Epstein, also pointed out that the materials included claims against Trump that the DOJ regards as uncredible.
In the email detailing the flight records, it noted that Trump traveled with various individuals, including his daughter Tiffany and son Eric, and that Ghislaine Maxwell was present on several flights as well. Maxwell was later convicted for her role in Epstein's sex trafficking operation.
Despite the extensive nature of the document release, several significant records still remain unpublished. The DOJ faced criticism for not meeting a congressional deadline for complete transparency on the matter.
The inquiry into the past associations of public figures with Epstein continues as more documents are expected to surface in the weeks to come.
