Valuetainment "Clinton Cut Him Off" - Michael Wolff REVEALS Epstein’s Elite Inner Circle Collapse After '06 Arrest
Aug 19, 2025
Michael Wolff, an acclaimed journalist and author known for his insights on the Trump administration, discusses the unraveling of Jeffrey Epstein's elite network. He reveals tensions between Epstein and Donald Trump over a real estate deal, as well as Epstein's shifting views on the Clintons. Wolff also dives into Ghislaine Maxwell's growing distance from Epstein amid legal turmoil, illustrating the emotional fallout and betrayal within their complicated relationships. His insights shed light on the dynamics of power and alliance in Epstein's controversial world.
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Real Estate Betrayal Ended Their Friendship
- Jeffrey Epstein told Michael Wolff that a 2004 Palm Beach real estate dispute with Donald Trump ended their friendship after Trump outbid him for a house.
- Epstein believed Trump was fronting for someone and later accused him of money laundering and betrayal.
Threats After The Bid
- Epstein responded to the loss by threatening lawsuits and going to the press about Trump's alleged financial improprieties.
- Wolff reports Epstein thought Trump couldn't afford the bid and was involved in a money-laundering scheme.
Elite Network Fractured After Legal Trouble
- Wolff says Epstein believed many friends, including Bill Clinton, abandoned him once his legal troubles began around 2004–2005.
- The perceived fair-weather loyalty reshaped Epstein's view of his elite network.