The Trump administration has been embroiled in a firestorm of backlash related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation this month.
President Donald Trump wrote sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein a note in a signed copy of Trump’s book in October 1997, calling him «the greatest», The New York Times reports.Why It Matters
Trump’s alleged connection to a leather-bound birthday book compiled for Jeffrey Epstein in 2003 has reignited debate and legal battles about the extent of relationships between high-profile individuals and Epstein, the disgraced financier. Epstein’s circle—including influential fellow financiers, scientists and politicians—has remained a topic of public and political scrutiny since his arrest and subsequent 2019 death in a New York City jail cell.
Pressure mounted for the Trump administration to release files connected to Epstein after U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly informed the president that his name was included in documents related to the investigation of the sex offender. The Trump administration attempted to disclose grand jury transcripts but was later denied by a federal judge.What To Know
According to the Times report, Trump’s name also appears on a list as a contributor for Epstein’s 2003 birthday book.
The Times said it reviewed the list, which included names like Leslie H.
