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Epstein Files: Prosecutor Claims Trump Flew on “Lolita Express” Multiple Times, Contradicting Past Denials
A newly released batch of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case has reignited scrutiny over Donald Trump’s relationship with the disgraced financier. An email from a New York prosecutor, included in the files, alleges that Trump flew on Epstein’s private jet eight times during the 1990s, contradicting past claims from the former president.
According to the email, dated January 7, 2020, at least four of those flights also had Ghislaine Maxwell, now serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, on board. Details from the documents says that on one flight, the only three passengers were Trump, Epstein and a 20-year-old woman whose name is redacted.
Trump has previously downplayed his connection to Epstein, even denying he’d been on Epstein’s plane or at his private island. When the documents were released, he claimed the release of the files was a politically motivated attempt to distract from his successes.
In response to the allegations, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a statement dismissing some documents as containing “untrue and sensationalist claims” submitted after the 2020 election. They asserted that the claims are “unfounded and false” and would have been used against Trump if credible.
The release of these documents, which include video and audio recordings and 30,000 pages of documents, follows accusations that Trump’s administration had previously worked to redact and suppress information related to the Epstein case.
The continued release of Epstein-related materials has fueled public distrust, with a recent poll indicating that a majority of Americans believe the government is withholding information about Epstein’s relationships with powerful figures. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing for further transparency and the release of additional documents.