Newly released documents from the Epstein files include messages in which Jeffrey Epstein privately described President Donald Trump as “evil beyond belief” and “nuts,” offering a stark glimpse into how the disgraced financier viewed the president during his time in office.
Lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday released thousands of pages tied to the long-running Epstein investigation. The files include emails, correspondence, records, and other materials connected to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, who were both convicted of child sex trafficking and related crimes. Epstein died in federal custody, while Maxwell remains imprisoned at a low-security facility in Texas.
Among the most striking revelations is an email Epstein wrote in 2018 to a reporter. In the message, he said Trump “feels alone and is nuts!” The note was sent during Trump’s first term, shortly after he announced a round of new tariffs.
Epstein did not stop there. “I told everyone from day one. Evil beyond belief,” he wrote. “Mad, and most thought I was speaking metaphorically. It is obvious he could crack. Stormy Daniels? Lies and lies and lies and lies.”
The newly released records shed light on how Epstein privately discussed Trump, despite having been part of the same social circle decades earlier. Their association has long drawn scrutiny, particularly as questions about Epstein’s connections to powerful figures continue to fuel public interest.
The release of these documents comes amid renewed pressure in Congress for full transparency surrounding the Epstein case. Lawmakers from both parties have called for the Justice Department to make all remaining files public, arguing that the full scope of Epstein’s network and possible uncharged associates should be known.
The latest batch is part of the largest disclosure to date, an effort that has heightened political tension given the references to Trump and other high-profile individuals. While none of the messages accuse Trump of criminal activity, Epstein’s comments show clear disdain and a belief that the president was unstable and dishonest.
The Oversight Committee says it will continue reviewing the documents in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the new material has prompted fresh debate about who knew what about Epstein’s actions and when. Lawmakers say more disclosures are expected, and advocacy groups for Epstein’s victims are pushing for every remaining file to be released.
For now, the documents add another layer to the complex history between Epstein and Trump, revealing how sharply Epstein viewed the president in private near the end of his life.