A politician who was allowed to view the unredacted Epstein files has said that President Trump’s name appears more than 1 million times in the infamous documents that have been heavily censored by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
After the redactions, variations of Trump’s name appears at least 5000 times in the millions of files released by the DOJ on January 30, which have implicated major public figures including Howard Lutnick, Larry Summers and even Elon Musk, as associating with Epstein after his 2008 conviction.
The Democrats’ ranking House judiciary committee member Rep. Jamie Raskin viewed the uncensored documents earlier this week, causing him to echo concerns about ‘mysterious redactions’ of names relating to criminality.
Raskin also revealed that ‘Trump’s name… appears more than a million times. So it’s all over the place’ after he searched the unredacted files for variations of ‘Trump, Donald or Don’ a the DOJ’s Washington headquarters.While Raskin, speaking to Axios, questioned why the president appeared to be named so frequently, he added: « I obviously didn’t have the time to review each one, and I obviously cannot guarantee that every mention of a Donald is Donald Trump as opposed to some other Donald. »
The files were only released after Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November, which required the department to release all its files relating to the dead convicted pedophile – with only limited redactions to protect the identities of victims.
However, many of the names blacked-out by the DOJ are not those of victims, something Raskin was able to confirm after viewing the uncensored files on Monday.
He said: « I was able to determine, at least I believe, that there were tons of completely unnecessary redactions, in addition to the failure to redact the names of victims, and so that was troubling to us.”
Raskin added: « I saw the names of lots of people, who were redacted for mysterious or baffling or inscrutable reasons. » Those included former Victoria’s Secret CEO Les Wexner, who helped kickstart Epstein’s wealth and whose association with him has long been public.“You read through these files, and you read about 15-year-old girls, 14-year-old girls, 10-year-old girls,” Raskin told the Daily Mail. “I saw a mention of a nine-year-old girl today. I mean, this is just preposterous and scandalous.”
The Maryland congressman was joined at the DOJ by Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie, who have led the charge in the house for full transparency over the files. After the viewing the files, they decided to reveal six names that had been redacted.
One was Wexner, another was Italian politician Nicola Caputo, and Dubai-based shipping magnate Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was also named. The other three are unknown individuals – Salvatore Nuara, Zurab Mikeladze and Leonic Leonov.
Being named in the files does not necessarily imply criminality.
Rep. Khanna said: « If we found six men that they were hiding in two hours, imagine how many men they are covering up for in those three million files? »
After Raskin’s claims of a ‘cover-up’ at the DOJ, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche fired back, saying: « The document you cite has numerous victim names.
« We have just unredacted Les Wexner’s name from this document, but his name already appears in the files thousands of times. DOJ is hiding nothing. »
Joe Rogan has spoken out after being named in the Jeffrey Epstein files claiming one of his podcast guests tried to set a meeting up.
On Tuesday (February 11), an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience saw the podcast host sit down with Emmy Award-nominated actor, director, producer and comedian Cheryl Hines.
The pair discussed her feat of over three decades in the industry, alongside her marriage to US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., before finding themselves coming onto the topic of the most recent files released in connection to the late convicted pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein.
Reflecting on the ‘good thing and the bad thing about the internet’ as being the ‘free distribution of information’, Rogan believes the ‘good thing’ is that ‘more people have an understanding of how things are really working than ever before’, such as with the Epstein files.
The podcast host called the release of the files a ‘big eye opener’ for a lot of people, reflecting on those who ‘actively took money’ from Epstein even after his arrest.
However, Rogan himself is also named in the files, although the host noted he’s ‘in the files for not going’.The UFC commentator continued: « I’m in the files for not going ‘cos Jeffrey Epstein was trying to meet with me. And I was like, ‘What?!' »
When questioned whether or not he was ‘glad’ he didn’t meet with Epstein, Rogan noted he ‘would have never went anyway’.
« It’s not even a possibility that I would have ever went, especially after Googling him, » he continued. « I was like, ‘What the f**k are you talking about?' »
Rogan said the invite occurred in ‘like 2017’ claiming it was ‘one of [his] guests’ who ‘was trying to get [him] to meet’ Epstein.
Rogan added: « I was like, ‘B***h are you high? Like what the f**k are you talking about?' »
Hines then questioned Rogan as to ‘what reason’ he’d ever consider meeting with Epstein, who died by suicide in jail in 2019.Rogan responded: « If I was a guy who is like sucking up to the rich and powerful. If I was really interested in hanging out with rich and powerful people.
« Some people get intoxicated by being in a circle of rich and powerful people even if they’re… they don’t even have any ambitions of being one of those people, they just want to be around them.
« […] Because what this guy was doing was very clever in that he was getting all of these very powerful and very respected people together. And you would figure, ‘Oh Clinton’s here. How could this be bad?’
« […] He would bring all these people in, all these famous people and entertainers and intellectuals and professors.
« […] You would go, I guess to these places and that’s how he’d convince everyone that everything would be fine. »President Donald Trump has spoken out after the latest batch of recently released Epstein files accused him of sexual abuse.
On Friday (January 30), the Department of Justice (DOJ) unveiled 3.5 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, in accordance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was passed last year.
Some of the documents included allegations against numerous figures, some of whom have responded, like Elon Musk and Bill Gates, who called the claims against him ‘absolutely absurd’ and ‘completely false’. Being included in the files doesn’t indicate any wrongdoing.
Trump was mentioned in the files more than 3,000 times, and he has continuously denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, nor has he been accused of anything relating to the disgraced financier.
Some very serious allegations were made against the President through several unverified tips sent to the FBI in August last year.The complaint alleged: « [Redacted] reported an unidentified female friend who was forced to perform oral sex on President Trump 35 years ago in New [Jersey]’.
It further claimed that the unidentified individual was ‘approximately 13-14 years old when this occurred’, alleging that the then-teenager ‘bit’ him during the supposed encounter. They went on to say that she was also ‘allegedly hit in the face after she laughed about biting President Trump’.
Both the White House and the DOJ said in a statement that a few of documents ‘contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election’, adding: “To be clear, the claims are unfounded and false, and if they have a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponized against President Trump already.”
After the document temporarily went missing from the files, the DOJ told The Telegraph that it wasn’t accessible ‘due to overload and is back online’.
On Saturday (January 31), Trump spoke to reporters on Saturday (January 31) as he prepared to fly to his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, where he claimed the document’s release ‘absolved’ him.He said: « I didn’t see it myself but I was told by some very important people that not only does it absolve me, it’s the opposite of what people were hoping, you know, the radical left. »
While the DOJ has confirmed Friday’s dump of files was the last in a letter to Congress, some Democrats believe there are still documents to be made available to the public.
« Donald Trump and his Department of Justice have now made it clear that they intend to withhold roughly 50% of the Epstein files, while claiming to have fully complied with the law. This is outrageous and incredibly concerning, » Congressman Robert Garcia said.
« The oversight committee subpoena directs Pam Bondi to release all the files to the committee, while protecting survivors.
« We are demanding the names of Epstein’s co-conspirators and the men and pedophiles who abused women and girls. We will begin a thorough review of this latest limited production, but let’s be clear: our work and investigation are just getting started. »
On Friday (January 30), the US Justice Department released a new batch of Epstein files, consisting of three million documents, 180,000 images and 2,000 videos.
A number of celebrity names were mentioned in the new documents, including President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The release of the documents comes weeks after the department missed a deadline for all files to be shared.
« Today’s release marks the end of a very comprehensive document identification and review process to ensure transparency to the American people and compliance, » Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said.
However, the Democrats have claimed there are more files, documents and photos to be made public.
Democrat Robert Garcia said: « Donald Trump and his Department of Justice have now made it clear that they intend to withhold roughly 50% of the Epstein files, while claiming to have fully complied with the law. This is outrageous and incredibly concerning.
« The oversight committee subpoena directs Pam Bondi to release all the files to the committee, while protecting survivors. »
Here’s the key takeaways from the latest release. It’s worth noting just because an individual is named in the files, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are guilty of any wrongdoing.Email threads between Musk and Epstein
One document released on Friday shows what appears to be an email thread between Musk and Epstein, in which the pair could be seen discussing Musk possibly visiting Little Saint James, Epstein’s island.
Musk wrote to Epstein in December 2013: « Will be in the BVI/St Bart’s area over the holidays. Is there a good time to visit? »
Epstein then said: “Any day 1st-8th. Play it by ear if you want. Always space for you… The 2 or 3 would be perfect. I will come and get you.”
Epstein then told Musk he will need to remain in New York, writing: “Bad news – Unfortunately , my schedule will keep me in New York. I was really looking forward to finally spending some time together with just fun as the agenda. so i am very disappointed. Hopefully we can schedule another time in the near future. »
Meanwhile, in November, 2012, Epstein emailed Musk asking him ‘how many people will you be for the heli to island’.
“Probably just Talulah and me. What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?” Musk replied, later adding: “Do you have any parties planned? I’ve been working to the edge of sanity this year and so, once my kids head home after Christmas, I really want to hit the party scene in St Barts or elsewhere and let loose. The invitation is much appreciated, but a peaceful island experience is the opposite of what I’m looking for. »
Epstein replied: “Understood, I will see you on st Barth, the ratio on my island might make Talulah uncomfortable. »
“Ratio is not a problem for Talulah,” Musk said in response.
It’s not clear if the visits ever took place.
Musk has since responded to the newly released files, writing on X: « No one pushed harder than me to have the Epstein files released and I’m glad that has finally happened.
« I had very little correspondence with Epstein and declined repeated invitations to go to his island or fly on his ‘Lolita Express’, but was well aware that some email correspondence with him could be misinterpreted and used by detractors to smear my name.
« I don’t care about that, but what I do care about is that we at least attempt to prosecute those who committed serious crimes with Epstein, especially regarding heinous exploitation of underage girls. »Bill Gates STD claims
In another shocking claim, Epstein alleged that Bill Gates ‘caught a sexually transmitted disease’ after sleeping with ‘Russian girls’.
In one document, Epstein wrote a memo and sent it to himself, which included several allegations, including that Gates had asked for antibiotics to ‘surreptitiously give’ to his now ex-wife, Melinda.
In an email dated July 18, 2013, the convicted sex offender wrote: « To add insult to the injury you them [sic] implore me to please delete the emails regarding your std, your request that I provide you antibiotics that you can surreptitiously give to Melinda and the description of your penis. »
Epstein also sent a separate email an hour earlier, suggesting he was resigning from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
He wrote: « From helping Bill to get drugs, in order to deal with consequences of sex with russian girls, to facilitating his illicit trysts, with married women, to being asked to provide adderall fro [sic] bridge tournamnts [sic]. »
A spokesperson for Gates has categorically denied the claims, telling LADbible in a statement: « These claims are absolutely absurd and completely false.
« The only thing these documents demonstrate is Epstein’s frustration that he did not have an ongoing relationship with Gates and the lengths he would go to entrap and defame.”
Andrew photographed on all-fours
Photos of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor kneeling over a woman have also been made public on Friday.
In one photo, Andrew can be seen positioned over a woman who is lying on the floor. Meanwhile, in another image, Andrew could be seen looking away from the camera and touching the woman’s stomach.
Andrew – formerly Prince Andrew – features again in another document, which claims that Epstein planned a dinner for Andrew with a 26-year-old Russian woman.
Andrew allegedly asked Epstein: « Great. Any other information you might know about her that might be useful to know? Like what have you told her about me and have you given her my email as well?”
Epstein responded: « She 26, russian, clevere beautiful, trustworthy and yes she has your email. » « That was quick! How are you? Good to be free?” Andrew said in response.Trump claims
President Trump is mentioned in the newly released files, in a list compiled by the FBI of allegations made against the president.
The BBC report that many of these appear to be unverified and without evidence.
The White House and the Justice Department have both highlighted a comment released alongside the new release of files.
« Some of the documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election, » the Justice Department explain.
« To be clear, the claims are unfounded and false, and if they have a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponised against President Trump already. »
Timothée Chalamet is mentioned in the newly released Epstein files for an unusual reason, with it being claimed he was ‘made to give away his money’.
Chalamet has starred in several hit movies over the course of his career and in 2020, his film A Rainy Day In New York hit theaters in the US.
The rom-com was directed by Woody Allen, who has long faced allegations by his adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow, of sexual abuse dating back to the 1990s – which he has denied.
The movie faced a two-year delay due to people tied to the film denouncing Allen because of the allegations, Griffin Newman being the first to do so.
Then in January 2018, Chalamet announced that he was donating his entire salary from the movie to the charities Time’s Up, the LGBT Centre in New York, and Rainn [the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network].The matter was mentioned by publicist Peggy Seigel in an email to Jeffrey Epstein around the time Chalamet made the announcement.
The email, which was part of the 3,000,000 new documents released last week on the disgraced financier, read that Chalamet was ‘made to give away his money’.
What the email read
Siegel penned to Epstein: « I am sick about Woody. This ‘#Me Too’ witch hunt is out to destroy an 80 year old global cinematic treasure and it makes me so sad.
« I saw literary agent Lynn Nesbit at Billy Rayner’s funeral and she said Woody is guilty. Of course she is the agent for Ronan and Dylan.
« Even my friend Timothy Chalemet [sic], who donated his salary from Woody’s last film to THREE political agencies was sick about being forced into any action by the press.
« He could not go anyplace on his ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Oscar campaign with out the press hounding him about working with Woody. His agents made him give his money away, supposedly not as a sign of Woody’s guilt, but support of hysterical woman and media. »Seigel went on to say of her ‘friend’ Chalamet what he was upset about everything and described him as a ‘pawn in a bigger game’.
She also speculated that the actor would win an Oscar for Beautiful Boy, which he didn’t even get a nomination for.
What Chalamet said at the time
Speaking when he made the donation, Chalamet said in a public statement: « I am learning that a good role isn’t the only criteria for accepting a job – that has become much clearer to me in the past few months, having witnessed the birth of a powerful movement intent on ending injustice, inequality and above all, silence. »He went on: « I have been asked in a few recent interviews about my decision to work on a film with Woody Allen last summer. I’m not able to answer the question directly because of contractual obligations.
« But what I can say is this: I don’t want to profit from my work on the film, and to that end, I am going to donate my entire salary to three charities: Time’s Up, the LGBT Centre in New York, and Rainn [the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network].
« I want to be worthy of standing shoulder to shoulder with the brave artists who are fighting for all the people to be treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. »& have approached reps for Chalamet for comment.
