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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
What are Epstein Files, that Elon Musk linked to Donald Trump
Amid the ongoing feud between the billionaire Elon Musk and US president Donald Trump, Musk on Thursday made claims about Trump's involvement in 'Epstein files'. He claimed that the files have not been made public because Trump is in it. In a post on X Musk wrote that "Donald Trump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public.' 'Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out,' he added. For the past few months, the Trump administration has been talking about the Epstein files and how they are planning to release it. The files associated with the death of Jeffery Epstein, a convicted sex offender, are a collection of documents compiled by US federal authorities. It includes his flight logs, contact lists, clients list, court records and other information related to his activities. Epstein, who had contacts with politicians and celebrities, hanged himself in his jail cell in 2019. Though his death was ruled as a suicide, his family later hired a forensic pathologist who said that a homicide is more likely. In September 2024, Trump had promised that he would release footage of "Epstein files' if he is re-elected as president. In January 2024, the court unsealed a collection of documents that was collected as evidence in a lawsuit by his victim Virginia Giuffre. This included transcripts of victim interviews and old police reports, that had already been made publicly known. In February this year US Attorney General, Pam Bondi suggested that she might release the documents, including the late paedophile's client list. Soon after the promise, some Conservative political commentators were spotted at the White House holding binders that read 'The Epstein Files.' After the promise, in February, the Justice Department released a new set of Jeffrey Epstein files. However, the list, which spanned over 100 pages, was not Epstein's client list but rather his contact list. The release also included logs from his infamous private jet, 'Lolita Express.' These records had been previously made public in a redacted form. However, some portions of the February released documents were still censored, including sections about Epstein's victims. While some parts of the Epstein files have been released, the documents largely remain to be sealed and not released yet. In the 1990s Trump and Epstein were friendly and attended parties together and appeared in photos, but no evidence was found linking Trump to the sex offender's crimes.
India Today
4 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Who was Jeffrey Epstein? Elon Musk revives link with Donald Trump
One name is currently making headlines -- Jeffrey Epstein. This renewed attention began when Elon Musk shared a video on X that appears to show Donald Trump spending time with Epstein. Epstein, who died in 2019, was widely held responsible for a vast sex-trafficking operation involving underage girls and powerful son of working-class parents and the grandson of Jewish immigrants, Jeeferey Epstein was born in 1953. He showed early promise in mathematics and first real job -- teaching at Manhattan's elite Dalton School -- opened doors he could never have imagined. It was here that he met the man who would change his fortunes: a student's father, Alan "Ace" Greenberg, CEO of Bear Stearns. Epstein soon left the classroom behind for Wall Street, where he climbed quickly, even as details of his financial methods grew MONEY MANAGER WITHOUT A DEGREE Epstein founded J Epstein and Co. in 1988. He claimed to only take on clients worth more than a billion dollars. The secrecy around his firm was near-total, but it is known that he managed the wealth of retail tycoon Leslie Wexner for partnership brought him influence, access -- and staggering built a global portfolio of mansions, private jets, and even private islands in the US Virgin Palm Beach in 2005, the veil began to lift. Police began investigating claims that Epstein had abused a 14-year-old girl. What followed was a series of shocking discoveries: hidden cameras, ledgers, and a growing list of young girls who said they had been lured to his mansion under the guise of offering case should have ended then. But in 2008, Epstein struck a secretive plea deal with federal prosecutors. He served just 13 months in jail -- with a daily work-release would later be revealed that US attorney Alexander Acosta was advised to go lightly, allegedly due to Epstein's ties to intelligence or powerful individuals. The plea deal silenced many voices for a time, but not ISLAND, THE JET AND THE ELITEEpstein's network was unlike any other. His guests included politicians, academics, royals, and presidents. Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew -- these were not fringe associates, but regular names in his travel flew them aboard his private jet, often referred to by locals as the 'Lolita Express.' The island of Little St. James became a place of interest to investigators and journalists alike. Survivors would later describe a world where influence and abuse collided with chilling 2018, an investigation by the Miami Herald reignited public interest. Journalist Julie K. Brown tracked down over 80 women who alleged abuse by Epstein or his associates. It was a tidal wave that could not be held back. In July 2019, Epstein was arrested at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey. He was charged with sex trafficking without bail in a Manhattan jail, Epstein was reportedly despondent. On July 23, he was found injured in his cell. Though labelled a suicide attempt, questions lingered. Within weeks, he was taken off suicide watch. On August 10, 2019, Epstein was found dead in his DEATHThe autopsy ruled it suicide by hanging. But faulty security cameras, missing guards, and the removal of his cellmate on the night of his death fed a storm of speculation. His lawyers insisted he was murdered. Others said the truth died with the end, Epstein died as he had lived -- behind closed doors, surrounded by secrets. But the survivors, the journalists, and the public refused to let the silence win. His case reshaped conversations around sexual abuse, justice, and how power hides in plain Watch
India.com
4 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Private island, 'Lolita Express', and Trump's parties with…, Elon Musk drops big bomb on US President by pointing classified...
Private island, 'Lolita Express', and Trump's parties with…, Elon Musk drops big bomb on US President by pointing classified… Some secrets buried in the past, regarding the United States President Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, have started to come out. The bitterness between Trump and the world's richest man, Musk, is so intense that Musk made public his friend's secrets from youth days. In recent days, the conflict between the US President and Elon Musk has made headlines across the world. Another name, Jeffrey Epstein, has also been in the news. Who is this Jeffrey Epstein? What are the Jeffrey Epstein Files? Why is Trump's name appearing in these files such big news? So big that Elon Musk himself is announcing it. Musk has claimed that President Trump's name is in the Jeffrey Epstein files. He has indicated that this is the reason why these files fall under the category of 'top secret' files and have not been 'declassified' till now. You must have read the news of the conflict between Trump and Elon Musk. But you may not be familiar with the name of Jeffrey Epstein.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Musk Accuses Trump of Being in the Epstein Files in Jaw-Dropping Break-up Dig
Elon Musk has accused President Donald Trump of being in the so-called 'Epstein files,' regarding Jeffrey Epstein, the registered sex offender and accused sex trafficker. Musk made the bombshell allegation after a relentless day of posting attacks against Trump, with whom he had been a close ally mere weeks ago. 'Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files,' Musk posted to X. 'That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!' Musk added in a follow-up post, 'Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out.' Trump did not immediately address the allegation. He has been photographed with Epstein and traveled on his jet, but has distanced himself from having any involvement in the disgraced financier's long list of alleged wrongdoing. Trump has a checkered history of comments about Epstein. In his decade as a politician, Trump has strongly condemned Epstein's alleged crimes and claimed he was never a 'fan' of the socialite, who frequented Palm Beach and New York, like Trump. In an interview with New York Magazine in 2002, however, Trump was much more complimentary. He said Epstein was a 'terrific guy' who 'likes to have fun.' Trump added, 'It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do. And many of them are on the younger side.' Explosive tapes recorded by the reporter and author Michael Wolff, which were first published by the Daily Beast last year, alleged that Epstein once said he was Trump's 'closest friend for 10 years.' Epstein also alleged in the tapes that Trump first slept with his future wife, Melania Trump, on his now-infamous jet, dubbed the 'Lolita Express.' Right-wing circles have called for additional information about the 2019 jail cell suicide of Epstein for years. Trump indulged these calls on the campaign trail, promising to release all details about the case to the public if he returned to office. Such a release is yet to come, however, more than four months into his second term. Instead, FBI Director Kash Patel, who Trump appointed this year, reaffirmed in May that all evidence points to Epstein dying by suicide. The Trump administration was also criticized relentlessly in March after it invited right-wing influencers to the Oval Office to receive binders dubbed 'The Epstein Files: Phase One.' The group left the meeting with big smiles and showed off their binder, but when they opened it, they found it contained no new information. Musk had a falling out with the president in recent weeks that recently erupted into an all-out civil war. He raged earlier on Thursday about Trump's 'ingratitude' for the $288 million he spent to propel him back into the Oval Office. Those posts came shortly after Trump claimed that Musk grew upset with him for not nixing electric vehicle credits in his proposed 'Big Beautiful Bill.' 'Elon is upset because we took the EV mandate,' Trump said. 'I know that disturbed him.' This sent Musk's attacks to another level. He claimed Trump would not have won in November if it were not for his public support and check-writing. 'Without me, Trump would have lost the election,' Musk wrote. 'Dems would control the House, and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate.' Trump responded even more harshly on Truth Social. 'The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts,' Trump wrote in one post. 'I was always surprised that Biden didn't do it!' In a second, he said, 'Elon was 'wearing thin,' I asked him to leave, I took away his EV Mandate that forced everyone to buy Electric Cars that nobody else wanted (that he knew for months I was going to do!), and he just went CRAZY!' Musk's allegation about Trump's ties to Epstein followed shortly after.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump-Musk feud: Democrats call for release of Epstein file; say 'kill the bill' after Tesla CEO's allegation
Danny generated AI Image Democrats demanded the release of Jeffrey Epstein's file after Tesla CEO and Doge's former chief, Elon Musk, dropped the bomb, making a striking allegation against US President Donald Trump. In a post on X, the Democrats, taking advantage of the Trump-Musk feud, have demanded to kill the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and release the Epstein file. Musk drops bomb, says Trump name in Epstein files Elon Musk Thursday alleged that Trump's name is in the Epstein Files and that's the reason why the administration is not releasing the list. In a post on his own platform X, Musk wrote, 'Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!' "Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out," he further added. In his post, Musk's 'big bomb' allegations is something different, not just casual or social association, though Tesla CEO did not provide any insight into his claim. It seems that he hints that more truths about Epstein and Trump's associations are in the unreleased files. What are the Epstein files? Epstein files encompass numerous court documents, particularly court records, connected to Jeffrey Epstein, a financial executive and convicted sex offender who passed away in 2019. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo These records, predominantly from Virginia Giuffre's 2015 defamation case against Ghislaine Maxwell, an Epstein associate, contain flight records, witness statements, contact directories and additional evidence linked to Epstein's conduct. The files identify several prominent individuals who maintained social, professional or other connections with Epstein. The presence of names in these documents does not automatically suggest misconduct, as numerous individuals encountered Epstein in casual social settings. The US Department of Justice, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, has disclosed these documents progressively, with substantial portions made public in January 2024 and February 2025. Is Trump's name there in Epstein files? This is not a hidden fact that Trump's name is in these documents, particularly within flight manifests of Epstein's private aircraft, the "Lolita Express." Documentation shows Trump travelled on this aircraft seven times during 1993-1997, predominantly between Palm Beach, Florida, and New York City. These journeys included his former spouse Marla Maples, their daughter Tiffany, a nanny, whilst Jeffrey Epstein was listed amongst passengers on several occasions. Epstein accuser Johanna Sjoberg's statement references an occurrence in 2001 when Epstein's aircraft was redirected to Atlantic City, whereupon Epstein proposed visiting one of Trump's gambling establishments. Trump's details appear in Epstein's contact directory alongside other notable individuals including Ivana Trump and Mick Jagger. In a 2002 interview, Trump described Epstein as a 'terrific' guy, though he subsequently separated himself from association following the emergence of accusations against Epstein. Feud between Musk and Trump Trump and Musk, once political allies, are now embroiled in a public feud sparked by disagreements over the government's 'ne Big Beautiful' bill. Musk sharply criticised the legislation, calling it 'a disgusting abomination' and urging Americans to 'kill the bill.' In response, Trump expressed his disappointment, claiming he had cut Musk out of key EV policy decisions and stripped him of influence in Washington.
