New Epstein Files 'contain untrue and sensationalist claims' against Trump, US Justice Department says

Jumping to the president’s defence after a slew of new Epstein Files containing Trump’s name were released, the DoJ claimed some of the information in them is “untrue.”

New documents released today contain dozens of mentions of the US president and suggest he flew on Epstein’s jet with the paedophile on several occasions.

In one document, seemingly an email, Trump "is listed as a passenger on at least eight flights between 1993 and 1996, including at least four flights on which Maxwell was also present".

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It is unknown who sent the email, as their name has been redacted.

"On one flight in 1993, he and Epstein are the only two listed passengers; on another, the only three passengers are Epstein, Trump, and then-20-year-old [name redacted]," the email adds.

"On two other flights, two of the passengers, respectively, were women who would be possible witnesses in a Maxwell case. We've just finished reviewing the full records (more than 100 pages of very small script) and didn't want any of this to be a surprise down the road."

Taking to X, the DoJ has attempted to rubbish the details in the documents, writing: “Some of these documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election.

“To be clear: the claims are unfounded and false, and if they had a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponized against President Trump already.

“Nevertheless, out of our commitment to the law and transparency, the DOJ is releasing these documents with the legally required protections for Epstein’s victims.”

Donald Trump has always denied knowing anything of Epstein’s crimes and denies any wrongdoing.

Elsewhere in the documents released today, a series of emails between Maxwell and someone dubbed ‘the invisible man’ with the email address 'abx17@dial.pipex.com' can be read.

In August of 2001, an individual who signed off emails with ‘Axxx’ wrote to Maxwell saying: “I am up here at Balmoral Summer Camp for the Royal Family.

The sender writes: “How's LA? Have you found me some new inappropriate friends? Let me know when you are coming over as I am free from 25th August until 2nd Sept and want to go somewhere hot and sunny with some fun people before having to put my nose firmly to the grindstone for the Fall.

“Any ideas gratefully received! See ya A xxx”

A few days later Maxwell replies: “So sorry to disappoint you, however the truth must be told. I have only been able to find appropriate friends.” She signs off her message: “Kisses Gx.”

There is no indication that anyone from the Royal Family sent the email to Maxwell.

The Department of Justice posted a huge dump of documents on its website today, many of which have been heavily redacted.

The DoJ said it was extremely cautious not to identify victims, so women's faces were blacked out on photos that were made public, as well as multiple redactions in texts.