Trump allegedly thanked police for probing Epstein in 2000s, warned Ghislaine Maxwell is ‘evil’: FBI doc
An FBI document claims that Donald Trump thanked the Palm Beach Police Department in the mid-2000s for investigating Jeffrey Epstein and warned them about Ghislaine Maxwell's malevolence, though the DOJ has expressed skepticism about the corroboration of this call.
An FBI document reviewed by Fox News reveals that then-President Donald Trump purportedly contacted the Palm Beach Police Department around the mid-2000s to thank them for their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein while also cautioning that Ghislaine Maxwell was 'evil.' This assertion is based on an interview with Michael Reiter, the former chief of Palm Beach police, conducted in 2019. Reiter served in this role from 2001 to 2009 and his recollection of the call points to Trump’s awareness of the serious allegations surrounding Epstein and Maxwell at that time.
However, the narrative has been met with skepticism from the Department of Justice. An official stated that the DOJ is 'not aware of any corroborating evidence' that Trump made such a call to law enforcement two decades ago. This highlights the contentious nature of information coming from historical investigations into Epstein, who is known for his high-profile connections and alleged sex trafficking of minors, making any statements related to him and Maxwell fraught with potential legal implications and political ramifications.
The implications of these revelations are significant as they add another layer to the public understanding of Trump's interactions with law enforcement concerning Epstein and Maxwell. Given the ongoing legal scrutiny and public interest surrounding the Epstein case, these claims, whether substantiated or not, may impact public opinion, particularly as they relate to Trump's historical narratives and his social network of influential individuals.