Democrats have released a series of emails in which Jeffrey Epstein claimed that former President Donald Trump was aware of Epstein's sexual abuse and 'knew about the girls.' The emails, sent to Ghislaine Maxwell and author Michael Wolff, suggest Trump spent time with a woman described as a victim of Epstein's sex trafficking. The House Oversight Committee, which obtained the emails after subpoenaing Epstein's estate, says the correspondence raises serious questions about Trump's knowledge of Epstein's crimes.

The White House has dismissed the release as a politically motivated attempt to smear Trump, while the president has denied any involvement or knowledge of Epstein's activities. The controversy continues to affect Trump's administration, even after the Justice Department closed the case and stated there was no more information to share. Democrats are pushing for the full publication of Epstein's case files, keeping the issue in the public eye.

Epstein's ties to Trump date back to a 15-year friendship that ended in 2004, and the financier's conviction for prostitution charges in 2008 has long fueled speculation. The release of these emails has reignited debate over Trump's relationship with Epstein and the broader fallout from the sex trafficking scandal.