A fresh batch of documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case has been made public, and among them is an FBI case file that contains a serious allegation against former US President Donald Trump. The file, dated October 2020, includes an unverified claim of rape involving Trump from a time when he was not in office.
What Does the FBI Document Say?
The document, identified as EFTA00020517, originates from a tip submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation on October 27, 2020. This was just one week before the presidential election that year. The source of the allegation and the identity of the alleged victim are not revealed, as all identifying details have been redacted by authorities.
According to the FBI record, the tipster recounted a conversation with a limousine driver. This driver claimed to have chauffeured Donald Trump in Dallas in 1995. The driver's account described a "very concerning" phone call Trump made while being driven to an airport. The document states that Trump "continuously stated the name 'Jeffrey' while on the phone, and made references to 'abusing some girl'", as per the driver's recollection.
Direct Allegations of Sexual Assault
The file goes further, referencing statements from another unnamed individual. This person, whose identity is also redacted, made a direct accusation: "Donald J. Trump had raped her along with Jeffrey Epstein." Another line quoted in the document simply reads, "He raped me," referring to Trump.
The individual also claimed, "Some girl with a funny name took me into a fancy hotel or building, that's how it happened." It is crucial to note that the FBI document does not indicate whether these allegations were ever corroborated or investigated further. The record itself does not establish the credibility of the claims, leaving them as unverified assertions within a case file.
Broader Context: Trump's Links to Epstein
This FBI file is part of a larger release of roughly 8,000 documents related to Epstein and his network. The release, which occurred on Tuesday, includes hundreds of video and audio recordings and has renewed scrutiny on the convicted sex offender's connections to powerful figures.
Among the other records is a January 2020 note from New York federal prosecutors who were investigating Epstein's longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. This note reveals that Donald Trump had traveled on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet on many more occasions than was previously known. The prosecutors explicitly wrote, "Records we received yesterday reflect that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously has been reported."
Unanswered Questions and Ongoing Scrutiny
The release of these documents keeps the spotlight firmly on the extensive network of the late financier. Jeffrey Epstein died in federal custody in August 2019, with his death officially ruled a suicide. The latest document dump, while heavily redacted, fuels public interest and ongoing speculation about the full extent of his associations.
Key points to remember from this development include:
- The allegation appears in an FBI tip from late October 2020.
- All sources and victims are unnamed due to redactions.
- The FBI file does not verify or investigate the claims within it.
- Separate documents confirm Trump's frequent use of Epstein's jet.
- Epstein's ties to high-profile individuals continue to be a subject of global interest.
The emergence of these files underscores the long shadow cast by the Epstein case, intertwining with the narratives of several prominent personalities years after his death.
