A newly released letter attributed to Jeffrey Epstein is drawing renewed attention to his past social ties with Donald Trump. The document surfaced this week in a civil records release tied to ongoing litigation involving Epstein’s estate. Its authenticity has not been independently verified by courts or federal investigators.
The letter appears to reference shared social interests between Epstein and Trump during the 1990s. Those years included frequent gatherings among wealthy figures in Palm Beach and New York. Epstein later died in federal custody in 2019 while facing sex trafficking charges.
The letter’s language echoes comments Epstein made publicly before his arrest.
In a 2002 interview with New York magazine, Epstein said, “I like my women on the younger side.”
That quote has been repeatedly cited by prosecutors and victims’ attorneys.
Trump has long denied any knowledge of Epstein’s criminal conduct.
“I knew him like everybody in Palm Beach knew him,” Trump said in 2019.
“I had a falling out with him a long time ago,” he added.
Letter Raises Questions, Not Proof
The newly released letter does not accuse Trump of criminal behavior.
Instead, it suggests a shared social culture that later became legally and morally scrutinized. Legal experts stress that implication does not equal evidence.
“This letter, standing alone, proves nothing about criminal acts,” said former federal prosecutor Mitchell Epner. “It shows proximity, not participation,” he said.
Epstein and Trump were photographed together at social events in the 1990s. Those images have circulated widely for years. Trump barred Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago club, though the timing remains disputed.
Trump has said the ban followed a personal disagreement.
Others have claimed it involved Epstein’s behavior toward women.
No court has made findings against Trump related to Epstein’s crimes.
The letter’s release arrives during a heated election cycle. Trump is again the Republican presidential nominee. Opponents have seized on the document to raise ethical concerns.
The Trump campaign dismissed the letter’s significance.
“These recycled smears rely on an unverified document,” spokesman Steven Cheung said. “The president had no involvement in Epstein’s crimes,” he said.
Victims’ advocates urge caution and focus.
“Survivors deserve facts, not speculation,” said attorney Lisa Bloom. “Accountability must be evidence-based,” she said.
Federal courts continue to unseal Epstein-related records. Each release fuels public debate and renewed scrutiny. Many names appear without allegations of wrongdoing.