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Trump and Epstein: How significant are the new emails?

Nov 17, 2025
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INSIGHT

Selective Releases Raised New Questions

  • The Democrats released selected Epstein emails that appear to implicate Donald Trump and raise new questions about his knowledge of Epstein's conduct.
  • The drip-release strategy amplified political pressure and public scrutiny without presenting a clear smoking gun.
ANECDOTE

The ‘Dog That Hasn't Barked’ Email

  • In April 2011 Epstein emailed Ghislaine Maxwell saying, "that dog that hasn't barked is Trump," implying Trump knew something.
  • Koziol notes the phrase suggests Epstein thought Trump had a level of knowledge, though its exact meaning is unclear.
ANECDOTE

Giuffre's Statement Tempered Alarm

  • The redacted name in the April 2011 email was identified as Virginia Giuffre, who has publicly said Trump never acted untoward toward her.
  • Koziol highlights her sworn statements as a mitigating factor against allegations in that exchange.
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