An unclassified Federal Bureau of Investigation memorandum from the extensive Jeffrey Epstein document collection contains a series of explosive yet unverified allegations concerning former US President Donald Trump, the State of Israel, the Russian Federation, and a prominent global Jewish religious movement, according to materials released by the US Justice Department on Friday, January 30.
Context and Nature of the Document
The memorandum, drafted in the year 2020, constitutes a component of a broader FBI inquiry into potential improper domestic or foreign influence operations targeting the American political and electoral systems. Crucially, the document is founded entirely upon information supplied by a single confidential human source. It explicitly does not represent verified investigative findings or definitive conclusions reached by the FBI itself. This memo is part of a massive trove exceeding three million Epstein-related files that have been made public through a substantial declassification initiative undertaken by US authorities.
Allegations Regarding President Trump and Israel
According to the contents of the memo, the confidential source asserted to FBI investigators that President Donald Trump had been compromised by Israel during his initial term in the White House. The source is quoted as stating, Trump has been compromised by Israel, and further alleged that Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, was the real brains behind his organization and his Presidency. The memorandum offers no corroborating evidence for these claims and does not indicate that the FBI substantiated them through its own investigative work.
Claims About the Chabad-Lubavitch Movement
The document also presents allegations concerning Chabad-Lubavitch, a worldwide Orthodox Jewish movement with origins in 18th-century Russia. The confidential source advised that Chabad was actively working to co-opt the Trump presidency. More strikingly, the source characterized the movement as a political tool of the Russian state, claiming Chabad is basically state-sanctioned Judaism. It is used by Putin to keep tabs on all the Russo-Jewish oligarchs. It is important to note that Chabad-Lubavitch, which operates thousands of religious and educational centers globally, has not been formally accused by US authorities of engaging in political interference.
Jared Kushner Identified as a Central Figure
The FBI memo identifies Jared Kushner, former senior advisor to President Trump, as a supporter of the Chabad movement and a pivotal personality within Trump's inner circle. It references an assertion by the source that on the very day Donald Trump was elected president in November 2016, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner visited the gravesite of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, a revered leader within the Chabad-Lubavitch community.
Epstein and Intelligence Service Allegations
The memorandum delves into claims about the convicted financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting he collaborated with American and foreign intelligence agencies. The confidential source reportedly became convinced Epstein was a co-opted Mossad Agent, a belief the memo notes was based on the source's personal assessment and prior FBI reporting. Furthermore, the source alleged Epstein maintained close ties with Ehud Barak, the former Prime Minister of Israel who held senior roles in Israeli military intelligence, claiming Epstein was close to the former Prime Minister of Israel, Ehud Barak, and trained as a spy under him. Public records confirm Barak visited Epstein's New York residence on multiple occasions between 2013 and 2017, though Barak has consistently denied any misconduct.
References to Alan Dershowitz and a Trump Property Deal
The document also references an alleged conversation involving Epstein's former attorney, Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz, and then-US Attorney Alex Acosta concerning Epstein's controversial 2008 plea deal. According to the memo, the source claimed Acosta was informed that Epstein belonged to intelligence and, based on the source's belief, alleged Dershowitz himself had been co-opted by Mossad. Professor Dershowitz has repeatedly and vehemently denied all allegations of intelligence connections or wrongdoing.
Additionally, the memo discusses a real estate transaction involving Donald Trump's purchase and subsequent resale of a Beverly Hills mansion. The confidential source described the deal as containing numerous oddities and red flags, noting the property was acquired for approximately $800,000 below market value and later sold at a loss. The source suggested the transaction could have been structured to facilitate money laundering. The FBI document provides no indication that these claims were confirmed or actively pursued by investigators.
Clear Distinction: Unverified Source Information
The FBI memorandum is unequivocal in its disclaimer. It emphasizes that the information contained within reflects solely the statements, personal beliefs, and interpretations of a single confidential human source. The document does not state that the FBI:
- Corroborated any of the allegations presented.
- Reached any definitive investigative conclusions based on them.
- Found evidence of wrongdoing by Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, the State of Israel, or the Russian government.
The release of this memo underscores the complex and often unverified nature of intelligence reporting, highlighting the critical distinction between raw source information and formally substantiated investigative findings.
