Summary
President Donald Trump flew on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet more times than previously reported, according to new documents from the Department of Justice (DOJ). The documents were temporarily available online and later taken down, sparking criticism for incomplete transparency regarding Epstein's files. The information comes as part of the government's case against Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, and follows the passing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Key Facts
- President Trump flew on Epstein's private jet on at least eight occasions between 1993 and 1996.
- The DOJ released documents showing Trump's flights on Epstein's jet, but later removed them from public access.
- The Epstein Files Transparency Act requires the government to release most Epstein-related files.
- The partially released documents have led to criticism from Democrats about transparency issues.
- A subpoena for records at Mar-a-Lago was issued in 2021 as part of the Maxwell investigation.
- Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of sex trafficking in 2021 and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
- President Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law in November due to Republican pressure.
- Trump has not been accused of any crime related to Epstein and claims there is no wrongdoing in the files.
