Trump's Alleged Call About Epstein Surfaces in FBI Files
Explosive allegations have emerged from an FBI document detailing a call between Donald Trump and a former Florida police chief in 2006. The now-president reportedly told the chief, "everyone knows" about Jeffrey Epstein's actions, praising the police for investigating Epstein.
The unnamed police chief, believed to be Michael Reiter, claimed Trump informed him he had expelled Epstein from Mar-a-Lago, citing his "disgusting" reputation. He also alleged Trump labelled Ghislaine Maxwell as Epstein's "operative," warning to "focus on her."
These revelations may challenge Trump's longstanding denial of knowledge regarding Epstein’s crimes. In 2019, Trump claimed ignorance of Epstein’s misconduct, stating, "No, I had no idea."
While the Palm Beach police began probing Epstein for exploiting underage girls in 2006, the case was later handed to federal prosecutors. A controversial plea deal in 2008 shielded Epstein from severe charges.
According to the FBI, Trump reportedly distanced himself from Epstein upon seeing him with teenagers, saying he "got the hell out of there." Reiter asserted Trump was an early informant to police about Epstein.
However, Trump has maintained he severed ties with Epstein years before the arrest due to employment disputes. "He was fine, and then not too long after that, he did it again and I said 'outta here'," Trump stated about Epstein allegedly attempting to recruit Mar-a-Lago staff.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt acknowledged the alleged call, aligning with Trump's narrative that he expelled Epstein for inappropriate behaviour.
Amidst the resurfacing of these allegations, Maxwell recently refused to testify before Congress about Epstein, invoking the Fifth Amendment. Her lawyer stated that Maxwell would "speak fully" if given clemency by Trump—a prospect Trump has denied considering.
The Justice Department has said there's no corroborating evidence of Trump's reported call, keeping the speculation alive about what the president knew and when.
Key Takeaways:
Trump allegedly called to alert police about Epstein in 2006.
FBI document raises questions about Trump's Epstein knowledge.
Maxwell remains silent, offering to speak if granted clemency.
Adapted by ASEAN Now from Source 2026-02.10
