Trump Addresses Epstein Scandal Amidst International Trip, Denies Key Allegations
Trump Addresses Epstein Scandal Amidst International Trip, Denies Key Allegations
Former President Donald Trump, while on a diplomatic visit abroad, has offered his most extensive public comments to date regarding his past relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump vehemently denied drawing a woman in a reported raunchy birthday letter to Epstein and asserted he never visited Epstein’s private island.
Trump stated he severed ties with Epstein years ago following an “inappropriate” business dispute, specifically accusing Epstein of poaching his employees. He dismissed the ongoing focus on his Epstein connection as a “hoax” fueled by political adversaries, despite the persistent scrutiny that has followed him even during international engagements.
The former president also addressed a Wall Street Journal report concerning a 2003 birthday letter, denying he drew a naked woman as depicted. He maintained he never accepted invitations to Epstein’s Caribbean island, calling it “one of my very good moments” that he declined.
The renewed public discussion comes three weeks after his administration released a memo stating Epstein died by suicide, a finding that has drawn fierce backlash from some of Trump’s own supporters. White House officials expressed frustration that the Epstein narrative continues to overshadow other policy initiatives, such as recent trade deals.
Separately, former Vice President JD Vance also commented on the issue, shifting blame to previous administrations for their handling of Epstein’s initial prosecution. Trump himself has attempted to redirect attention by accusing former President Barack Obama of treason, citing a report from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, a claim Obama’s office has dismissed as a “ridiculous” distraction.
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