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Trump travelled on Epstein's plane more than previously thought, newly released prosecutor's email says

December 23, 2025

The US Department of Justice released over 30,000 pages of documents revealing that Donald Trump flew on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet at least eight times between 1993 and 1996, significantly more than previously known or acknowledged by Trump himself. The flights, documented in a 2020 prosecutor's email, included trips where Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell was present, along with Trump family members including Marla Maples and his children. While Trump's presence on the flights doesn't indicate wrongdoing, the revelation contradicts his 2024 statement denying ever being on Epstein's plane, though the DOJ emphasizes that some documents contain "unfounded and false" claims against the president.

Who is affected

  • President Donald Trump
  • Jeffrey Epstein (deceased convicted sex offender)
  • Ghislaine Maxwell (convicted sex trafficker, currently imprisoned)
  • Trump family members: Marla Maples, Tiffany Trump, and Eric Trump
  • Epstein's victims
  • The US Department of Justice
  • Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche
  • Survivors and lawmakers who have criticized the DOJ's delayed release

What action is being taken

  • The DOJ is releasing Epstein-related documents in batches (eight batches released since Friday, with Tuesday's release being the largest at over 30,000 pages)
  • The DOJ is reviewing files to ensure victim protections before publication
  • The department is working to publish more documents over the coming weeks

Why it matters

  • This matters because it reveals previously undisclosed connections between a sitting US president and a convicted sex offender, contradicting Trump's public denials about flying on Epstein's plane. The document release is legally mandated and represents a transparency effort regarding a high-profile sex trafficking case that has implicated numerous powerful individuals. The flights occurred during the timeframe when Maxwell was committing crimes (1994-2004), making the associations particularly significant for public accountability and understanding the extent of relationships within Epstein's network.

What's next

  • The DOJ will continue publishing more documents over the coming weeks
  • Several thousand additional files held by the DOJ are yet to be made public

Read full article from source: BBC