President Donald Trump authored a scathing and indirect Christmas message criticizing individuals who associated with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, insinuating that they were all Democrats. Trump also delivered a similarly harsh message on Christmas Eve, accusing Democrats of trying to harm the country while highlighting his accomplishments in the early stages of his second term. These comments came shortly after the U.S. Department of Justice disclosed a large number of documents related to the Epstein case.
The DOJ has unequivocally dismissed the sexual assault allegations against Trump, emphasizing that no charges have been brought against him in connection to Epstein. Trump vehemently denies any involvement in illegal activities with Epstein, asserting that he was unaware of and did not partake in any illicit behavior with the deceased sex offender.
In a pointed attack aimed at those implicated in Epstein’s reprehensible activities, Trump expressed his disdain for those who supported Epstein only to distance themselves when things got complicated. He specifically called out those who attended Epstein’s gatherings, visited his island, and lavished praise on him. Trump stated that he was the only one who distanced himself from Epstein long before it became a popular move.
Trump’s criticism on Truth Social then shifted to a political angle, suggesting that when the names of those involved are revealed in ongoing investigations, particularly Democrats, they will have a lot to explain. He drew parallels to the debunked Russia collusion narrative, insinuating that similar false accusations were being directed at him.
The former president has initiated multiple defamation lawsuits against news outlets over claims of a controversial birthday message to Epstein. Trump had a close relationship with Epstein for many years before it soured prior to Epstein’s arrest. Recent DOJ documents released under congressional mandate contain numerous references to Trump in connection with the Epstein case.
Among these documents is an FBI file from October 2020 that contains a sexual assault allegation against Trump. The DOJ and the Press Office swiftly refuted these claims as baseless and sensationalist. Despite these allegations, Trump and other individuals pictured with Epstein have not been implicated in any criminal activities.
During a separate event at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump criticized Democrats and some Republicans for the Epstein controversy, attributing it to an attempt to divert attention from the accomplishments of the Republican Party. He expressed frustration over well-known figures captured in photos with Epstein, suggesting that they may have innocently interacted with him in the past.
Overall, Trump’s responses to the Epstein allegations and his portrayal in the media underscore his strong denial of any wrongdoing and his insistence on his innocence.