The Digest:
A newly released batch of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation contains multiple references to former President Donald Trump, including records of his flights on Epstein’s private jet and unverified allegations. The US Justice Department quickly defended Trump, dismissing some contents as "untrue and sensationalist," amid ongoing political pressure to fully disclose material related to the financier's sex trafficking network.
Key Points:
- Newly released Epstein investigation files contain numerous references to Donald Trump.
- Documents detail Trump’s repeated travel on Epstein’s private jet, including a flight with a 20-year-old woman.
- The Justice Department issued a statement defending Trump, calling some allegations “untrue and sensationalist.”
- Trump fought for months to block the release of the documents before being compelled by law.
- One handwritten note attributed to Epstein alleges Trump “shares our love of young, nubile girls.”
- Senators are pressing the DOJ to explain why at least ten potential co-conspirators were not prosecuted.
- Ghislaine Maxwell remains the only person convicted in connection with Epstein’s crimes.
Sources: Channels Television, AFP
