Trump expressed openness to releasing the list of people who flew on Jeffrey Epstein's plane if elected for a second term, noting, "A lot of big people went to that island, and fortunately I was not one of them." This distinct moment reflects both Trump’s past acquaintance with Epstein and a lingering question surrounding the transparency of those ties.
On the Lex Fridman Podcast, Trump mentioned, "I never went to his island, fortunately," reflecting on the infamous connections to Epstein, as he navigated public perception of his past association.
Fridman confronted Trump about potential hesitation toward releasing Epstein documents, prompting Trump to respond, "I don’t think I had any. I mean, I’m not involved." This illustrates the former president's approach to accountability concerning Epstein's controversial past.
Discussing Epstein’s network, Trump said, "He got close to so many rich and powerful people because he was a good salesman," shedding light on how Epstein's charm and resources opened doors to influential circles.
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