According to recently released FBI documents, Donald Trump contacted Palm Beach's then-police chief, Michael Reiter, two decades ago, asserting that 'everyone' knew about Jeffrey Epstein's misconduct. The conversation occurred following the public revelations of Epstein's sexual offenses in July 2006, during which Trump allegedly expressed gratitude to the police for taking action against Epstein, implying widespread knowledge of Epstein's behavior. Trump has maintained that he was unaware of Epstein's illegal activities, making the claims in the FBI documentation particularly significant.

The document summarizes an interview conducted by the FBI with Reiter in 2019, where Reiter recounted Trump's phone call, emphasizing that Trump seemed to be aware of Epstein's reputation and activities. Reiter, who retired in 2009, confirmed the details of the interview to the Miami Herald, which was the first to report this information. The implications of this call are profound, as they challenge Trump's previous narrative regarding his connection to Epstein and raise questions about accountability and knowledge among high-profile individuals.

In response to these revelations, the U.S. Department of Justice has stated that there are no known records confirming Trump's claims of contacting police regarding Epstein's crimes. This raises further inquiries into the nature of Trump's interactions with Epstein and the potential cover-up of information regarding the behavior of one of his social acquaintances.