A rumor that circulated online in July 2025 claimed U.S. President Donald Trump once called now-deceased financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a "fun" and "terrific guy," adding, "It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side."

For nearly 15 years, the two men socialized together in Manhattan and Palm Beach, Fla., before a falling out that preceded Mr. Epstein’s first arrest.

When Jeffrey Epstein died in prison, then-President Donald Trump speculated that authorities might be wrong in ruling it a suicide.

Trump Epstein fallout continues as press secretary attempts to explain president’s ‘hoax’ claims: Live updates - Trump attacks own supporters for continuing to press for release of Epstein files causi

For years, President Donald Trump's inner circle suggested there was more to the Jeffrey Epstein story and said Trump should reveal all. A timeline.

Stacey Williams, a former Sports Illustrated model who briefly dated Jeffrey Epstein speaks with CNN’s Brianna Keilar and describes Epstein’s relationship with Donald Trump. She also alleges Trump once groped her in 1993,

He is suing the Wall Street Journal over a claim he wrote a "bawdy" note to Epstein

With backlash from his base not abating, the Justice Dept. asked a federal judge to unseal grand jury transcripts related to Epstein's 2019 indictment.