The article discusses the latest batch of emails released in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The emails were released by the House of Representatives Oversight Committee and include correspondence between Epstein and several high-profile individuals, including Donald Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, as well as politicians from both parties.
One of the most interesting revelations is that Epstein was in contact with White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler in 2018, discussing hush-money payments made by Trump to adult film star Stormy Daniels. This has raised questions about whether Trump was aware of or involved in these payments.
Another email exchange involves billionaire investor Peter Thiel, who had previously spoken out against Epstein. In the emails, Epstein invites Thiel to visit him on his private island, where some of Epstein's crimes are believed to have taken place.
The article also notes that Epstein consulted publicist Peggy Siegal as the scandal unfolded, and that she was asked to contact Ariana Huffington to discredit the story of Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Epstein. However, Siegal says she never passed on this request and instead tried to distance herself from Epstein's associates.
The release of these emails has raised questions about the extent of Trump's knowledge of or involvement in the Epstein scandal, as well as the role that other high-profile individuals played in covering up or downplaying Epstein's crimes.
One of the most interesting revelations is that Epstein was in contact with White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler in 2018, discussing hush-money payments made by Trump to adult film star Stormy Daniels. This has raised questions about whether Trump was aware of or involved in these payments.
Another email exchange involves billionaire investor Peter Thiel, who had previously spoken out against Epstein. In the emails, Epstein invites Thiel to visit him on his private island, where some of Epstein's crimes are believed to have taken place.
The article also notes that Epstein consulted publicist Peggy Siegal as the scandal unfolded, and that she was asked to contact Ariana Huffington to discredit the story of Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Epstein. However, Siegal says she never passed on this request and instead tried to distance herself from Epstein's associates.
The release of these emails has raised questions about the extent of Trump's knowledge of or involvement in the Epstein scandal, as well as the role that other high-profile individuals played in covering up or downplaying Epstein's crimes.