Fresh allegations have reignited scrutiny over President Donald Trump’s past ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, following new revelations from a woman who first reported Epstein’s abuse in the 1990s. Maria Farmer, who has long spoken out about Epstein’s crimes, says she named Trump to law enforcement on two separate occasions—once in 1996 and again in 2006—as part of the inner circle of associates who regularly interacted with Epstein.
Farmer recounted an uncomfortable experience in 1995, when Trump allegedly stared at her legs during a visit to Epstein’s office in Manhattan. According to her, Epstein warned Trump to stop. Farmer claims she reported this and other concerns about Epstein’s circle—including the names of Trump, Alan Dershowitz, and Bill Clinton—to the FBI, but says her information was dismissed or ignored.
The renewed attention comes as Trump calls for the unsealing of grand jury records related to Epstein’s 2019 case and the related prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell. The President has framed the controversy as a politically motivated smear campaign, calling it the “Jeffrey Epstein Hoax.” His campaign has threatened legal action against media outlets, including over reports of a 2003 birthday note allegedly sent by Trump to Epstein featuring a provocative sketch.
The U.S. Department of Justice recently stated that there is no hidden “client list” and reiterated its findings that Epstein died by suicide. However, Attorney General Pam Bondi is reportedly preparing a motion to unseal additional grand jury records following Trump’s formal request.
Trump’s historical relationship with Epstein has long drawn speculation. The two were seen together at various events in the 1990s and early 2000s, including parties at Mar-a-Lago and other elite gatherings. Their relationship reportedly soured in the mid-2000s, though details remain hazy.
The allegations by Farmer coincide with increased political pressure on the Justice Department from both sides of the aisle. While Trump and his allies argue that full disclosure will clear his name and expose a broader conspiracy, Democrats and transparency advocates are calling for a wider release of documents to ensure accountability.
Adding complexity to the matter, Farmer is not the only person to publicly question Trump’s connections to Epstein. Others have previously cited overlapping social circles, private jet travel, and shared guests at social events as evidence that their relationship may have extended beyond the superficial.
While the political world debates these new disclosures, the families of Epstein’s victims continue to demand justice. Many believe that too many individuals in Epstein’s orbit have evaded responsibility and that further transparency is essential to restoring public trust.
With a presidential election looming and Trump actively shaping the political narrative, the Epstein controversy has resurfaced as more than a historical footnote—it is now a live political issue that could shape public perception in the months ahead.
The coming weeks may determine whether the grand jury materials are released and whether further names from Epstein’s web of connections come to light. But for now, the allegations serve as a stark reminder of the enduring shadows cast by one of the most infamous criminal scandals in modern American history.
