Former President Donald Trump used his Christmas Day social media to address the ongoing controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, asserting he severed ties with the convicted sex offender “long before it became fashionable.” Trump characterized the release of the so-called Epstein files as a “Radical Left Witch Hunt” targeting him.
The Trump administration has faced mounting scrutiny over its handling of government documents related to Epstein. The public and lawmakers are demanding greater transparency regarding the disgraced financier’s activities and associates. Trump’s statement suggests a deflection of blame, pointing to others who he claims only distanced themselves from Epstein when the scandal became public.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated, “Merry Christmas to all, and including the many Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein…only to ‘drop him like a dog’ when things got too HOT.” He further alleged that these individuals are falsely claiming no association with Epstein and are now blaming him, Donald Trump, who he insists was the first to cut ties.
Records indicate Trump and Epstein were acquainted decades prior, with Trump once describing him as a “terrific guy” in a 2002 magazine profile. Reports have also surfaced regarding a lewd birthday card Trump allegedly sent Epstein in 2003, though Trump has denied authoring it. He maintains their relationship ended before Epstein’s 2008 guilty plea.
The former president’s camp has previously stated that Trump “did nothing wrong” and that he had Epstein removed from his Mar-a-Lago club due to his inappropriate behavior. Trump’s recent remarks suggest he believes individuals now distancing themselves from Epstein are predominantly Democrats.
Trump implied that as the Epstein files are released and names emerge, a significant number will be revealed as Democrats, necessitating “a lot of explaining to do.” He ominously concluded his post with “Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas!”
The Justice Department began releasing a large volume of Epstein-related documents last week, prompted by congressional action. The initial disclosures included photographs of former President Bill Clinton, showing him with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, who has been convicted as a sex trafficker. These images have fueled further public interest and political debate surrounding the case.
