Former President Donald Trump has stated that he would have “no problem” releasing additional documents related to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein if he returns to the White House. Trump made the remarks during an interview with podcaster Lex Fridman, where he was questioned about the possibility of making public a “list of clients” who allegedly visited Epstein’s private island, Little Saint James, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to The Telegraph.
When asked why such a list has not yet been disclosed, Trump responded, “It probably will be.” He further elaborated, saying, “I don’t think… I’m not involved. I never went to his island, fortunately, but a lot of people did.”
The discussion comes after a series of names linked to Epstein were revealed earlier this year when a New York judge unsealed a tranche of court documents. These documents, which included depositions, police reports, and emails related to a 2015 defamation case, named several high-profile figures, including Prince Andrew, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and Trump himself. However, the inclusion of these names does not imply any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.
Fridman pressed Trump on why many powerful individuals allowed Epstein to gain such close access to them. Trump attributed Epstein’s influence to his charisma, saying, “He was a good salesman. He was a hailing, hearty type of guy. He had some nice assets that he’d throw around like islands, but a lot of big people went to that island. But fortunately, I was not one of them.”
When Fridman pointed out the unusual secrecy surrounding the so-called “list of clients,” Trump suggested that its release could be forthcoming, stating, “It probably will be, by the way, probably,” and adding that he would “certainly take a look at it.”
Trump also referenced the ongoing secrecy around files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, drawing a distinction between the two cases but emphasizing his willingness to release Epstein-related documents.
The former president has pledged to declassify files related to the JFK assassination, and many believe that the fallen president’s nephew, RFK, Jr., should lead an investigation into multiple assassination attempts on presidents, including the one that nearly ended the life of Donald Trump in July.
Jeffrey Epstein, a financier with ties to numerous influential figures, was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of trafficking underage girls. Despite extensive public interest, certain parts of the Epstein documents remain redacted, particularly those identifying his victims.
