The Daily Beast Podcast Epstein Made Me Dress Like a Sexy Nurse for Trump: Model
Sep 7, 2025
Cleo Glade, an Australian model known for her work with Saint Laurent and Ford Models in the late '80s and early '90s, shares her riveting experiences in New York's elite scene. She recounts her early friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, his magnetic but dangerous charm, and how this led her to meet Donald Trump in his extravagant world. Cleo reflects on glamorous parties laced with unsettling moments, revealing the predatory behaviors lurking beneath the high-society facade and the emotional toll of navigating such a complex industry.
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Early Friendship With Epstein
- Cleo Glade met Jeffrey Epstein in her early 20s through a fellow Australian model and they became friendly for years.
- Their relationship felt like social camaraderie rather than sexual at first, and lasted about two to three years at its apex.
Visit To Trump Tower In 'Nurse' Dresses
- Epstein took Cleo and another model to Trump Tower while she wore a white wrap dress Jeffrey joked looked like a nurse.
- Donald Trump was gracious and amused, and there was no sexual overtone during that meeting.
Visits To Epstein's Homes And Ranch
- Cleo visited Epstein's homes and his New Mexico ranch after he invited her to see how big it was.
- The ranch felt surreal and theatrical, with odd displays like a Zorro mannequin and an unfinished main structure.