As the Justice Department continues releasing Epstein files under the 2025 Transparency Act, President Trump’s notable lack of direct comment on newly disclosed details about his own connections has sparked growing unease among Washington insiders. Sources familiar with the administration describe a deliberate strategy of deflection, with Trump focusing public remarks on Democratic associations while avoiding specifics about his documented ties to the late financier.
The latest December 23 batch revealed flight logs showing Trump aboard Epstein’s private jet at least eight times in the 1990s—far more than previously acknowledged—including trips with family members and instances alongside Ghislaine Maxwell. A 2020 prosecutor’s email highlighted these as occurring during periods relevant to potential Maxwell charges. Additional files include subpoenas to Mar-a-Lago for employment records linked to Epstein’s recruitment activities.
Trump has dismissed the broader scrutiny as a “Democrat-inspired hoax” and a distraction, expressing sympathy for figures like Bill Clinton caught in photos while urging the DOJ to “embarrass” named Democrats. He has not addressed the expanded flight records or contradictions with his prior denials of traveling on Epstein’s plane.
Insiders, including some Republican aides, interpret this silence as evidence of deeper concerns. With the DOJ announcing over a million newly discovered documents delaying full release, speculation mounts that remaining materials could contain more compromising details. Bipartisan lawmakers, frustrated by redactions and delays, threaten contempt proceedings against Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Victim advocates argue the president’s reticence undermines transparency he once championed. As 2025 closes, the evolving disclosures continue reshaping narratives around Epstein’s elite network, with Trump’s muted response only intensifying questions about what, if anything, remains hidden.
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