What A Day A Look At Trump And Epstein's History
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Jul 22, 2025 
Matthew Goldstein, a New York Times business reporter specializing in white-collar crime, dives into the tangled friendship between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. He discusses Trump's attempts to distance himself from Epstein amid rising scrutiny, including a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over alleged past ties. Goldstein analyzes shifting public perceptions and congressional efforts to downplay the Epstein narrative. The conversation sheds light on the extraordinary connections between Trump, Epstein, and various influential figures, raising pivotal questions about accountability.
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Trump and Epstein’s Social Connection
- Trump and Epstein shared social scenes and frequently attended events together in the 90s and early 2000s.
- Their friendship often involved young, attractive women, fueling public scrutiny.
Women’s Experiences with Trump and Epstein
- Stacey Williams said Epstein brought her to meet Trump at Trump Tower in 1993 where Trump groped her.
- Other women also described feeling ogled or groped by Trump at events.
Fallout Over Real Estate and Incident
- Trump and Epstein had a falling out around 2004 over a Florida real estate deal and Epstein's inappropriate approach to a Mar-a-Lago member's daughter.
- Trump has consistently told this story as the reason for their split.