Donald Trump posted a bizarre Christmas Day message on Truth Social, claiming he cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein 'long before it became fashionable' and labeling the release of Epstein files a 'Radical Left Witch Hunt.' He suggested the controversy was aimed at Democrats and expressed concern over reputational damage, despite his own past association with Epstein.
On Christmas Day, former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to share a controversial post regarding Jeffrey Epstein. Trump asserted that he severed ties with the late sex offender 'long before it became fashionable,' and dismissed the ongoing scrutiny and release of Epstein-related documents as a 'Radical Left Witch Hunt.' He criticized individuals who were once friendly with Epstein but later distanced themselves, implying many were Democrats, and suggested their names would be revealed in the 'witch hunt.' Trump also referenced his past interactions with Epstein, including calling him a 'terrific guy' in 2002, but maintained their relationship ended before Epstein's 2008 plea deal. He denied authoring a lewd birthday card for Epstein and is suing The Wall Street Journal over the report. The article highlights the recent release of Justice Department documents, which included photos of former President Bill Clinton with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. While Trump initially expressed sympathy for Clinton regarding these photos, he quickly pivoted to a political narrative, suggesting the files would reveal 'mostly Democrats' and cause reputational harm, framing it as 'Corrupt Democrat Politics.' The Justice Department has indicated more documents are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
