Summary
An FBI document revealed that a former police chief, Michael Reiter, claimed President Donald Trump told him in 2006 that many people knew about Jeffrey Epstein's behavior. Reiter said Trump mentioned he had distanced himself from Epstein and was concerned about Ghislaine Maxwell. Trump has denied knowing about Epstein's crimes, although he acknowledged their past association.
Key Facts
- A former police chief claims President Donald Trump called in 2006 and mentioned Epstein's behavior.
- The police chief at the time was Michael Reiter, who led an investigation into Epstein.
- Trump reportedly said he expelled Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago club due to his behavior.
- Trump allegedly identified Ghislaine Maxwell as someone to focus on regarding Epstein’s activities.
- Maxwell was later convicted for recruiting underage girls for Epstein.
- Trump and Epstein had been social acquaintances but Trump states they parted ways before Epstein's legal troubles began.
- Trump has denied knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities.
- According to the document, Trump allegedly contacted authorities about Epstein early in the investigation.
