Epstein-Schumacher Emails Raise Questions on Alleged Trump Ties

Recently released emails show Jeffrey Epstein claiming Donald Trump knew about his alleged trafficking activities, reigniting scrutiny on Trump's connections with Epstein. The correspondence, made public by the House Oversight Committee, raises questions about Trump's past knowledge of and interactions with Epstein's trafficking victims.

Newly released communications from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein suggest that former President Donald Trump was aware of Epstein's controversial activities, reigniting interest in the nature of their past friendship. The revelations come from emails disclosed by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday.

The emails, part of a collection of 23,000 documents provided by Epstein's estate, indicate that Trump spent considerable time at Epstein's residence with victims of sex trafficking. A message from Epstein himself asserts that Trump 'knew about the girls'. This development adds a new layer to ongoing inquiries about Trump's possible awareness of Epstein's criminal activities.

In response to these allegations, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt accused Democrats of selectively leaking information to create a misleading narrative. She emphasized that Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's accusers, had consistently asserted Trump's non-involvement in Epstein's misconduct. The emails' release revives previous speculation and public interest surrounding Trump's relationship with Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal charges.

(With inputs from agencies.)