Trump's Terms

New Epstein emails appear to reveal more Trump ties

Nov 12, 2025
Stephen Fowler, an NPR reporter, dives into new emails from Jeffrey Epstein's estate that raise intriguing questions about his ties to Donald Trump. Fowler unpacks these documents, detailing connections between Epstein, Michael Wolff, and Ghislaine Maxwell, while shedding light on the House Oversight Committee’s investigation. The discussion also explores the timing of this email release, its political implications, and reviews Trump’s past denials regarding his relationship with Epstein. A compelling look at a complex web of high-profile connections.
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INSIGHT

Emails Suggest Closer Epstein-Trump Links

  • Newly released emails link Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump in ways that raise questions about their relationship.
  • NPR's Stephen Fowler highlights threads suggesting Trump was discussed as knowing about Epstein's conduct.
INSIGHT

Wolff Proposed Letting Trump "Hang Himself"

  • A 2015 thread shows Michael Wolff advising a strategy to let Trump "hang himself" in a CNN interview.
  • That exchange implies using denials as potential political leverage against Trump.
ANECDOTE

Epstein's Claim About Trump's Time At His House

  • A 2011 email from Epstein to Ghislaine Maxwell described Trump as "the dog that hasn't barked."
  • Epstein claimed Trump spent hours at his house with one of the alleged victims.
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