We already have more than enough evidence to know one of the prominent names listed: Donald J. Trump. Certainly, much of the evidence is circumstantial. But there are thousands of people in prisons who were convicted on less evidence, including many of those currently languishing in detention after being captured by the ICEstapo.
The circumstantial evidence includes dozens, if not hundreds, of photos and videos of Trump and Epstein leering at girls and young women. There is testimony from many who have called Trump and Epstein best friends. There is testimony that Epstein introduced Trump to his future wife, Melania. There is testimony that Trump frequently flew on Epstein’s private plane and even had sex with Melania for the first time on the plane. There is evidence that Epstein was a long-time member of Mar-a-Lago. There are Trump’s connections with several of Epstein’s victims. And, of course, there’s the infamous incident with a porn star and hush money that led to Michael Cohen’s prison time.
But that’s not the most damning evidence.
There is testimony from E. Jean Carroll’s defamation and sexual assault case that Trump raped her – enough evidence for a jury to award Carroll $83.3 million in damages and for the judge to state that her claim of rape was “substantially true.” In addition to a previous wife who claimed marital rape, more than 26 women have made credible claims of sexual harassment and sexual assault against Trump – 16 of them prior to and during Trump’s first run for the White House. Most of them claim the incidents occurred when they were young.
There are undoubtedly many more who felt victimized by a celebrity and powerful person and were afraid to file charges for fear of being humiliated and punished or killed. And for most, if not all, the statute of limitations has now run out.
And then there are Trump’s own words. In 2002, he called Jeffrey Epstein a “terrific guy,” and added, “It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.”
Trump even admitted to a pattern of sexual misconduct in an Access Hollywood tape recorded in 2005: “I’ve got to use some Tic Tacs, just in case I start kissing her. You know I’m automatically attracted to beautiful — I just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet. I just kiss. I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab them by the pussy. You can do anything.” On Howard Stern’s show in 2006, Trump said he had no real age limit for dating. Moreover, contestants in Trump’s Miss Teen Universe reported that, on numerous occasions, he barged into the dressing room unannounced when the teenagers (many of them as young as 14) were naked. He even boasted about it!
As for further proof of Trump’s role in child sex trafficking, it’s unlikely a full release of the Epstein files will be reliable. There are reports that Trump’s loyalists in the DOJ and FBI have tasked more than a thousand FBI agents with purging any mention of Trump from the files. So, of course, Trump will continue to deny any knowledge or involvement in Epstein’s crimes. Further, after meeting with a Trump representative, Ghislaine Maxwell has been moved to a “Club Fed” prison for the rest of her sentence, likely in return for a promise of silence. {She may have even been promised a pardon.) And, given what happened to Epstein, she almost certainly fears for her life.
About that: Despite FBI assurances, Epstein’s death is highly suspicious. Epstein is known to have had many wealthy and powerful clients, including Trump, who could not afford to have their names come out. Some of them, like Trump, associated with oligarchs and mobsters known for making enemies die in mysterious ways or suddenly commit suicide.
Further, a highly experienced pathologist hired to watch the autopsy by Epstein’s brother insists that he did not die by suicide. He cites three fractures of the thyroid cartilage and a fracture to the hyoid bone, which indicate homicide. Additionally, he noted contusions on both wrists, an abrasion on the left forearm, deep muscle hemorrhaging in the left shoulder muscle, a cut on the lip and an injection mark in his arm, though the last two injuries may have been the result of efforts to resuscitate Epstein.
There are also “coincidences.” Though Epstein was on suicide watch, both regular guards had the night off and their replacements did not check on him as ordered – they even falsified records stating that they had. Only two cameras were recording in the area of the Epstein cell. Neither captured footage of Epstein’s cell. And there are now conflicting reports on whether there are gaps in the videos.
Given all of this, the Trump regime can release the files, they can put Maxwell in front of panels and cameras to deny Trump’s involvement, they can try to confuse, deflect and distract. But most Americans will forever believe in a coverup and conspiracy.
I believe they should.