Trump Flew on Epstein’s Private Jet More Times Than They Realized, Including Trips with Potential Witnesses: DOJ

The ongoing release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act has uncovered previously undisclosed information about President Donald Trump’s travel on Epstein’s private jet, revealing at least eight flights between 1993 and 1996—more than officials had previously acknowledged.

According to an internal Justice Department email from January 2020, Ghislaine Maxwell was a passenger on four of those flights, while two others included women who could have been potential witnesses in Maxwell’s criminal case.

This latest disclosure adds significant detail to the documented social overlap between Trump and Epstein during the 1990s, a period when Epstein was actively building the trafficking network that would later lead to his arrest and Maxwell’s conviction.

The email, part of thousands of pages made public this month, shows the depth of flight log reviews conducted by federal investigators and highlights how new information continued to emerge even years after Epstein’s 2019 death.

The Internal Email – A Review of Extensive Flight Logs

The January 2020 email, addressed to redacted recipients, summarizes a comprehensive examination of Epstein’s flight records: “We’ve just finished reviewing the full records (more than 100 pages of very small script) and didn’t want this to be a surprise down the road.”

It explicitly notes Trump’s presence on eight flights from 1993 to 1996, with Maxwell aboard four. More intriguingly, it flags: “On two other flights, two of the passengers, respectively, were women who would be possible witnesses in a Maxwell case.”

The identities of the women remain redacted, and the email provides no further context on their potential testimony. The document does not allege any wrongdoing by Trump or suggest he was aware of Epstein’s criminal activities at the time.

These flights predate Epstein’s 2008 conviction on state prostitution charges in Florida and Maxwell’s 2021 federal sex-trafficking conviction. However, they place Trump in repeated proximity to Maxwell during the years when Epstein’s abuses were occurring.

Trump has long maintained that his relationship with Epstein was social and superficial, primarily in the 1990s and early 2000s Palm Beach scene. In a 2002 New York magazine interview, he described Epstein as a “terrific guy” who liked “beautiful women… on the younger side,” but claimed they fell out years before Epstein’s legal troubles.

Publicly available flight logs from earlier releases had shown Trump on Epstein’s jet a handful of times, often with family members. The new email indicates the total was higher than previously understood by DOJ officials reviewing the case.

Photos from the broader release show Trump socializing with Epstein and Maxwell at various events, though none depict illegal activity. Trump has repeatedly denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, stating he banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago after learning of inappropriate behavior.

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The Justice Department’s Response

The White House directed inquiries to a Justice Department statement posted on X: “Some of these documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump. 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.”

The DOJ has not elaborated on the flight log email’s authenticity or addressed why the number of flights exceeded prior estimates.

Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted in 2021 on five counts related to recruiting and grooming underage girls for Epstein, receiving a 20-year prison sentence. She has appealed the verdict. Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges.

The presence of potential witnesses on flights with Trump adds a layer of intrigue, though the email provides no details on their statements or relevance. Maxwell’s frequent travel on Epstein’s jet is well-documented, as she often accompanied victims and recruits.

The files are part of mandated disclosures under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed by Trump in November and requiring full release by December 19. The DOJ missed the deadline, posting partial batches amid criticism for redactions and temporary removals—including a photo featuring Trump with Epstein and Maxwell.

Other materials include images of Epstein with figures like Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Michael Jackson, and Kevin Spacey—none accused of wrongdoing—as well as photos appearing to show Epstein with children.

Separate materials released by the House Oversight Committee include Epstein emails referencing Trump, though specifics remain limited.

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The additional flight details do not prove wrongdoing but deepen the historical record of Trump’s interactions with Epstein’s circle. Democrats have seized on the releases to demand full compliance, with Senate Leader Chuck Schumer threatening legal action and some House members calling for Attorney General Pam Bondi’s impeachment over perceived delays and selective disclosure.

The administration’s repeated “weaponized already” defense has drawn skepticism, given the Epstein case’s long history of overlooked allegations and delayed accountability.

The Epstein files continue to serve as political ammunition. For Trump, the logs ensure his name remains associated with a scandal he has sought to distance himself from. The full scope of the records—and any additional details—will depend on whether the DOJ ultimately fulfills the transparency mandate it is now accused of undermining.