Former US President Donald Trump has made a fresh and fiery claim regarding his association with the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. In a social media post on Thursday, local time, Trump stated he was the only one who had severed ties with Epstein "like a dog" long before it became a widespread practice following the scandal.
Trump's Christmas Eve Accusation on TRUTH Social
Using his platform, TRUTH Social, Trump launched a broadside against what he called "sleazebags" who were once close to Epstein. "Merry Christmas to all, including the many Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein, gave him bundles of money, went to his Island, attended his parties, and thought he was the greatest guy on earth, only to 'drop him like a dog' when things got too HOT," he wrote.
Trump emphatically positioned himself apart from this group. He accused these individuals of falsely claiming no connection to Epstein and then attempting to blame him. Trump asserted he was "actually the only one who did drop Epstein, and long before it became fashionable to do so."
The Context: Unsealed Epstein Files and Political Firestorm
This outburst comes amid renewed global scrutiny following the unsealing of court documents by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) related to Epstein. The financier died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, but his case continues to implicate numerous high-profile figures from politics, business, and entertainment.
Trump's name has frequently surfaced in connection with the controversy, though he has consistently denied any wrongdoing and maintained he distanced himself from Epstein before the scandal fully erupted. The DOJ has released several documents, with reports indicating a million more "potentially related" files were recently uncovered and will be released in the coming weeks.
A notable incident occurred when at least 16 files from the recently released batch, which included a photograph of Trump, were temporarily removed from a court website for review. This was done following a flag from the Southern District of New York to protect victims' identities. The documents were later reposted.
Trump's Broader Allegations and Warnings
In his post, Trump linked the Epstein situation to other political grievances. He compared it to the "Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax," which he called a "total Scam." He also targeted media outlets like The New York Times, accusing them of "highly inaccurate (FAKE!) coverage."
Trump issued a stark warning, suggesting that as more names emerge from the "ongoing Radical Left Witch Hunt," it will be revealed they are "Democrats all." He concluded with a pointed remark: "Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas!" This statement underscores the highly charged political atmosphere surrounding the release of the Epstein documents and the potential for further reputational damage to individuals involved.
The unfolding release of documents promises to keep the Epstein case, and the associations of powerful people like Donald Trump, in the spotlight for weeks to come.
