Former U.S. President Donald Trump insists he was "never briefed" about his name appearing in documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier accused of sex trafficking who died in prison in 2019. The denial comes after a Wall Street Journal report claimed Attorney General Pam Bondi informed Trump in May about his multiple mentions in Epstein-related files. 🗂️
Mixed Signals from the White House
Initially dismissing the story as "fake news," the White House later clarified it wasn’t denying Trump’s name appeared in records. Officials noted some materials were already shared with conservative influencers earlier this year. 🤷♂️
Flight Logs and Friendship Fallout
Trump’s ties to Epstein date back to the 1990s, with flight logs placing him on Epstein’s private jet multiple times. While Trump claims their friendship ended "before Epstein’s legal troubles began," the revelation has reignited conspiracy theories among his supporters. ✈️💼
Justice Dept. Closes the Case
The DOJ recently stated there’s "no basis" to continue investigating Epstein’s network, sparking outrage. Critics demand transparency about powerful figures linked to Epstein, whose associate Ghislaine Maxwell is serving 20 years for sex trafficking. ⚖️
As Trump faces heat over unfulfilled promises to release files, the saga continues to blur the lines between politics, power, and accountability. 🌪️
