Newly released FBI documents vindicate President Trump’s long-standing claim that he distanced himself from Jeffrey Epstein years before the predator’s crimes became public, revealing Trump proactively contacted Palm Beach police in 2006 to support their investigation and confirm widespread knowledge of Epstein’s horrific behavior.
Story Highlights
- FBI interview summary documents Trump’s July 2006 call to Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter expressing support for stopping Epstein and confirming “everyone has known he’s been doing this.”
- Trump told investigators he banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago, identified Ghislaine Maxwell as Epstein’s “evil” operative, and left an Epstein party after seeing teenagers present.
- Documents surfaced following the November 2025 Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Trump signed after Congress demanded full disclosure of DOJ materials.
- The revelation contrasts sharply with years of leftist media attempts to link Trump to Epstein’s crimes, instead showing the President as an early ally of law enforcement.
Trump’s 2006 Call to Police Chief Documented
Former Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter told FBI agents in October 2019 that Donald Trump contacted him in July 2006 during the initial investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation. According to the FBI interview summary, Trump told Reiter “thank goodness you’re stopping him, everyone has known he’s been doing this.” Trump also revealed he had expelled Epstein from Mar-a-Lago, described Ghislaine Maxwell as Epstein’s “evil” operative running recruitment operations, and noted that people in New York were aware of Epstein’s predatory conduct. Trump recounted leaving an Epstein event immediately upon observing teenagers present, demonstrating his disgust with Epstein’s activities.
Timeline Reveals Trump’s Early Action Against Epstein
The Palm Beach Police Department launched its investigation into Epstein in April 2005 after reports surfaced that he was recruiting girls as young as 14 for sexual massages at his Palm Beach mansion. Chief Reiter’s department worked diligently despite facing resistance from local prosecutors who sought leniency for the wealthy financier. By July 2006, when investigation details became public and the FBI opened its own probe, Trump reached out to Reiter as a high-profile supporter. This timeline underscores Trump’s willingness to stand with law enforcement against elite predators when others in positions of power were working to protect Epstein from accountability.
Documents Released Under Transparency Act Trump Signed
The FBI interview summary emerged from Department of Justice files released following the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Congress passed and President Trump signed on November 18, 2025. The legislation mandated disclosure of unredacted materials, Maxwell depositions, and previously hidden documentation from investigations spanning decades. Trump initially opposed the broad release but ultimately signed the act under congressional pressure, demonstrating commitment to transparency despite potential political weaponization. The Miami Herald first reported the newly surfaced FBI document, which provides primary-source evidence of Trump’s cooperation with investigators nearly two decades ago. Over three million documents remain under review, with ongoing analysis revealing the full scope of Epstein and Maxwell’s criminal enterprise.
Vindication Against Years of False Narratives
For years, leftist media outlets and political opponents attempted to tie Trump to Epstein’s crimes based on their social interactions in the 1990s and early 2000s. Trump had acknowledged knowing Epstein and even calling him a “terrific guy” in a 2002 comment, but consistently maintained he severed ties after recognizing Epstein’s true character. The FBI documentation now confirms Trump’s account, showing he actively supported law enforcement’s efforts to stop Epstein while others in elite circles enabled the predator’s behavior. This vindication comes as Trump supporters have long argued the President was being unfairly smeared by association, while actual evidence pointed to Democrat-connected figures who remained silent or protected Epstein through sweetheart plea deals like the 2008 non-prosecution agreement.
Protecting Victims and Exposing Elite Cover-Ups
Chief Reiter’s documented account provides validation for Epstein’s victims, confirming that powerful individuals knew about the abuse but failed to act decisively. Reiter himself clashed with local prosecutors who sought minimal charges, ultimately apologizing to victims and pushing the case to federal authorities. Trump’s call to Reiter positions him as one of the few prominent figures willing to publicly support aggressive prosecution. The ongoing file releases heighten pressure on other political figures with Epstein connections, including reports of Cabinet members facing scrutiny over documented communications. This transparency serves the core conservative principle of equal justice under law, ensuring the powerful cannot escape accountability through connections and wealth that undermine constitutional protections for victims.
Sources:
ABC News – Ex-police chief says Trump told him ‘thank goodness you’re stopping’ Epstein in 2000s
Wikipedia – Relationship of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein









