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Epstein files and Trump
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As of early February 2026, the relationship between Donald Trump and the Jeffrey Epstein files has entered a major new phase following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in late 2025.

The situation is currently defined by a massive document release, intense political debate over redactions, and new details regarding Trump’s inner circle.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act (2025)
In a rare moment of bipartisan unity, Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November 2025. President Trump signed the bill on November 19, 2025, which legally mandated the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all investigative files related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Trump’s Reversal: Initially, Trump dismissed the push for the files as a “Democrat hoax” and “pretty boring stuff.” However, facing a near-unanimous House vote, he shifted his stance, urging Republicans to support the release and claiming he had “nothing to hide.”

The “Final” Release: On January 30, 2026, the DOJ released its largest tranche to date—over 3 million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche (a former personal lawyer for Trump) stated this fulfilled the government’s legal obligations.

Key Findings Regarding Donald Trump
While the millions of pages have not produced evidence of criminal activity by Trump, they have shed more light on his past social ties:

Frequent Mentions: Trump’s name appears over 3,000 times in the latest documents. Most references are in news articles Epstein collected, correspondence between other parties, or unverified tips sent to the FBI.

Unverified Allegations: The files include previously unsealed FBI tips and “sensationalist” claims made shortly before the 2020 election. The DOJ has explicitly defended Trump against these, labeling them “unfounded and false.”

Specific Incidents: One document contains an allegation that Epstein introduced a 14-year-old girl to Trump at Mar-a-Lago in the early 2000s, though no charges or corroborating evidence of misconduct were provided.

Trump’s Response: On February 1, 2026, Trump told reporters that the files actually “absolve” him and prove the claims against him were a “radical left” fabrication.

Inner Circle & Wider Connections
The 2026 release has been notable for revealing that members of Trump’s circle remained in contact with Epstein longer than previously known:

Steve Bannon: The files show text and email exchanges between Bannon and Epstein as late as 2019, including a discussion about Epstein’s private plane.

Elon Musk: Emails from 2012 show Musk inquiring about “wild parties” on Epstein’s island. Musk has defended these on X, stating Epstein “hounded” him and that the release is an attempt to “smear” him.

Howard Lutnick: The Commerce Secretary also appears in the files, though his representatives state his interactions were limited and social.

Current Controversies
Redaction Failures: The DOJ faced a massive backlash after it was discovered that “blacked-out” text could be revealed by simply copying and pasting it. This accidentally exposed the identities of dozens of victims, leading to a legal battle between survivors’ attorneys and the administration.

“Cover-Up” Claims: Democrats, led by Representative Jamie Raskin, have accused the Trump administration of a “full-blown cover-up,” arguing that only half of the 6 million responsive documents have actually been released.

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RT by @mikenov: NEW: President Trump declares Sec. Rubio will go down as the “greatest Secretary of State in the history of the United States.” “Marco will go down—I mean this—as the greatest Secretary of State in the history of the United States. I believe that—I believe it.” pic.

RT by @mikenov: .@POTUS: “This is not only the End of a war—it is the END of an age of terror and death, and the BEGINNING of the age of faith, hope, and of God… This is the historic dawn of a new Middle East.” pic.

RT by @mikenov: BREAKING: Netanyahu to Trump: Thank you for your bold decision to launch Operation Midnight Hammer, most fitting name ever—because after midnight, you really hammered them.pic.

RT by @mikenov: JUST IN: Hamas confirms the first of 38 buses carrying Palestinian prisoners from Israel, has arrived in Gaza pic.

RT by @mikenov: In other news: The President of the largest muslim country on Earth, Indonesia, will visit Israel tomorrow. Abraham Accords? 🇮🇩 pic.

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BREAKING NEWS: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Praises U.S., Trump To Knesset: ‘May God Bless America’

RT by @mikenov: Prime Minister Netanyahu to President Trump: “Thank you for recognizing our right to Judea and Samaria” pic.

RT by @mikenov: Trump Greeted by Huge Standing Ovation and Trump Hats at the Knesset

RT by @mikenov: 🚨🇮🇱 BREAKING: Netanyahu has CANCELLED his visit to the Gaza Ceasefire summit in Egypt pic.

RT by @mikenov: BREAKING: Palestine’s president Mahmoud Abbas and Israel’s PM Netanyahu will join the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace summit in Egypt to consolidate the Gaza agreement, Egyptian presidency announced. pic.

RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇪🇬 Footage from Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt #Caliber #president #IlhamAliyev #Azerbaijan #Pakistan #Armenia #Egypt #MiddleEast #PeaceSummit #diplomacy #politics #news

RT by @mikenov: BREAKING: US President Donald Trump’s speech in Israel’s parliament is briefly interrupted by two left-wing members of the Knesset. Follow live 🔗

RT by @mikenov: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump met this afternoon at the Knesset, with families of deceased and returning hostages, wounded IDF soldiers, those who were injured in terrorist attacks on October 7 and bereaved families. pic.

RT by @mikenov: BREAKING: Netanyahu tells Trump: ‘I am committed to this peace’ on ‘moving day’ 🔗 Read more

RT by @mikenov: President @drpezeshkian declined an invitation to attend a high-profile summit in the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh regarding the first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan. pic.

RT by @mikenov: BREAKING: 🇺🇲🇮🇱 Trump’s envoy Witkoff and son-in-law Kushner met directly with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hiya

RT by @mikenov: NOW: President Trump receives a standing ovation in the Israeli parliament as all 20 living hostages are released. pic.

RT by @mikenov: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Dan Caine, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, National Security Advisor/Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee in the Knesset pic.