Epstein Files: Key Names, DOJ Efforts, and Black Book Details
The Epstein files include flight logs, contact books, and court records tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case. These documents have fueled theories about a blackmail list of high-profile individuals.
Trump’s Name in Epstein Documents
Attorney General Pam Bondi told Donald Trump in May his name appeared in the files, but no wrongdoing was found. The White House confirmed Epstein was banned from Mar-a-Lago.
DOJ Blocked from Releasing Files
The Justice Department requested public release of grand jury transcripts, but a judge denied it. House Democrats are pushing for subpoenas.
No “Client List” Confirmed
Despite earlier claims, a July 2025 DOJ memo said there’s no client list or blackmail evidence involving elites.
Trump and Epstein’s History
Footage confirmed Epstein attended Trump’s 1993 wedding and chatted with him at a 1997 Victoria’s Secret event. Trump dismissed questions as “fake news.”
Epstein’s Black Book
A separate 97-page black book includes 1,500+ names, 5,000 contacts, and 100 victim names. Leaked redacted in 2015, unredacted in 2019.