Newly released FBI documents vindicate President Trump’s long-standing claims that he broke ties with Jeffrey Epstein two decades ago and actively supported law enforcement efforts to stop the sex trafficker—a stark contrast to the media narrative that tried to smear him by association.
FBI Records Confirm Trump’s Early Action Against Epstein
The FBI’s 2019 interview summary with former Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter documents a July 2006 phone call from Donald Trump during the initial investigation into Epstein. Trump told Reiter “thank goodness you’re stopping him, everyone has known he’s been doing this,” according to the official law enforcement record.
Trump specifically mentioned throwing Epstein out of Mar-a-Lago, described Ghislaine Maxwell as Epstein’s “evil” operative, and noted widespread awareness in New York about Epstein’s criminal behavior. This contradicts years of dishonest media attempts to link Trump to Epstein’s crimes.
Timeline Reveals Trump Distanced Himself Before Investigation
Palm Beach police began investigating Epstein in April 2005 for soliciting underage girls as young as 14. By July 2006, when investigation details became public and federal authorities joined the probe, Trump proactively contacted Chief Reiter to express support. Trump recounted leaving an Epstein event immediately upon seeing teenagers present, demonstrating his awareness and rejection of the predator’s behavior. While Trump and Epstein had attended social events in the 1990s and early 2000s, Trump claims he banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago because of concerns about his conduct—a claim now supported by FBI documentation of Trump’s 2006 statements to law enforcement.
Transparency Act Exposes Elite Complicity Network
These revelations emerged from documents released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which President Trump signed on November 18, 2025, following Congressional pressure. The legislation forced the release of previously redacted DOJ files, Maxwell depositions, and investigative materials—over 3 million documents total.
While some critics questioned the delays in the release, the records now vindicate Trump’s consistent claims of having separated from Epstein early. The documents reveal a network of powerful figures who enabled Epstein, with ongoing Congressional scrutiny on officials like Cabinet Secretary Lutnik over alleged Epstein communications. This transparency serves justice for victims who suffered while elites looked away.
Media Narrative Collapses Under Document Evidence
For years, mainstream media outlets weaponized Trump’s past social connection to Epstein, ignoring his claims of breaking ties and supporting law enforcement. The FBI summary provides primary evidence that Trump was among the first prominent figures to contact investigators supportively during the 2006 probe, when many elites remained silent or protected Epstein through legal maneuvering. Chief Reiter’s documented account to federal investigators, recorded in October 2019, just months after Epstein’s death, carries significant credibility given Reiter’s own battles with prosecutors over their leniency toward Epstein. This represents a fundamental shift in the factual record that honest Americans deserve to understand after years of misleading reporting designed to damage Trump politically.
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Ex-police chief says Trump told him ‘thank goodness you’re stopping’ Epstein in 2000s – ABC News
Relationship of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein – Wikipedia