The Daily Beast Podcast Truth About Claim Trump Ratted Out Epstein: Wolff
Sep 10, 2025
Michael Wolff, a noted chronicler of Trump and author, joins Joanna Coles to explore Donald Trump’s complex connections with Jeffrey Epstein. They uncover bizarre ties, such as an odd birthday letter and a troubling mansion deal, that raise serious questions about Trump’s past. The conversation dives into the legal ramifications of these entwined relationships and their implications for Trump’s future. With Epstein’s questionable financial dealings and Trump’s questionable defenses, the duo reveals a dark, unsettling narrative that continues to haunt both figures.
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Palm Beach Sale Raised Red Flags
- A 2004 Palm Beach property dispute escalated into accusations of money laundering and betrayal.
- The rapid resale to Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev deepened suspicions around Trump's finances and ties to Epstein.
Preemptive Legal Moves Explain Their Fallout
- Trump likely preempted Epstein's threats by going to police, turning a friendship into legal conflict.
- That kernel of truth may have spawned the implausible claim that Trump was an FBI informant.
Trump's Birthday Note In Epstein's Book
- The Wall Street Journal published a 2003 birthday book page showing a Trump-signed message on a drawing of a naked woman.
- Trump denied it as a hoax while the Oversight Committee later released the full book, complicating his denials.
