Jeffrey Epstein alleged Donald Trump knew of his activities in emails released by Democrats

Jeffrey Epstein Allegedly Referenced Donald Trump in 2011 Email

Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein appeared to imply that Donald Trump was aware of his activities in emails released by congressional Democrats on Wednesday. In a 2011 email sent to Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein wrote,

“I want you to realize that that dog that hasn’t barked is trump.”
Epstein did not directly clarify if he meant the future president, but he added that a victim had
“spent hours at my house with him”
and that
“he has never once been mentioned.”

Context on Ghislaine Maxwell

Maxwell, an associate of Epstein, was convicted and is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for her involvement in facilitating the sexual abuse of underage women.

Additional Information

Note on Newsletter Signup Text

Text related to newsletter subscription and technical issues with sign-up does not pertain to the main topic and has been omitted.

Summary: Epstein's 2011 email hints at Donald Trump’s possible awareness of Epstein’s controversial activities, adding complexity to the public discourse around their relationship.

Would you prefer the summary to be more neutral or suggestive in tone?

more

National Post National Post — 2025-11-12