Newly uncovered FBI records reveal Donald Trump called Palm Beach police in 2006 to discuss Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, stating “everyone has known” about his misconduct. The document underscores long-standing questions about Trump’s knowledge of Epstein’s abuses and raises fresh scrutiny over his past statements denying early awareness of the financier’s activities.
In a newly released FBI document, details have emerged about a 2006 phone call where Donald Trump allegedly contacted the Palm Beach, Florida, Police Department shortly after an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein became public. According to the document, which memorializes an interview with former Palm Beach County police chief Michael Reiter, Trump expressed strong sentiments about Epstein’s behavior, telling the chief:
“Thank goodness you’re stopping him. Everyone has known he’s been doing this.”
A Public Declaration Contrasting Prior Statements
Trump’s alleged statements in the phone call are striking, both for their clarity and their directness. He not only acknowledged broad awareness of Epstein’s misconduct but also specifically instructed police to focus on Ghislaine Maxwell, referring to her as “Epstein’s operative” and stating she was “evil.” These remarks contradict Trump’s later claims that he was unaware of Epstein’s crimes at the time — a stance he maintained even after Epstein’s 2019 arrest and subsequent death in prison.
The FBI document, released under the 2025 Disclosure Act and cited by The Miami Herald, suggests Trump may have been among the first public figures to ask police about their investigation into Epstein. According to the report, Trump told Reiter that people in New York had long known Epstein was “disgusting.”
Trump explained that he severed ties with Epstein in the early 2000s, claiming he once left a social setting involving Epstein and teenagers by saying, “I got the hell out of there.” His administration, including the White House and former press secretary Karoline Leavitt, has repeatedly pointed to this falling-out as evidence of Trump’s repudiation of Epstein decades ago.
Context: Epstein, Maxwell, and Trump’s Shifting Narratives
Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes — primarily involving the sexual abuse and trafficking of minors — became widely known in 2019 when federal authorities arrested him. Epstein’s death by suicide in a federal jail in August 2019 brought renewed scrutiny to his network, including individuals like Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted in 2021 of sex trafficking and conspiracy.
Trump’s relationship with Epstein dates back to the 1990s. The two were known to frequent the same social circles in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump even allowed Epstein to attend events at Mar-a-Lago, his private resort. But according to White House statements, Trump later banned Epstein from the property, describing him as “terrible” and “a creep.”
Contradicting accusations have arisen regarding Trump’s level of knowledge about Epstein’s activities. One of the most vocal accusers was Virginia Giuffre, whose testimony — once central to Epstein survivor narratives — was met with denials from Trump’s legal team. Giuffre claimed to have seen Epstein and Trump together in social contexts, though Trump vehemently denied any wrongdoing, stating in July 2025:
“When I heard about it, I told him, ‘We don’t want you taking our people’ — whether it was spa or not spa. I don’t want him taking people, and he was fine and then not too long after that he did it again and I said outta here.”
Trump also suggested that Giuffre — who at one point accused Epstein of trafficking her — was among those “taken,” though he has never provided verified details. Giuffre passed away by suicide in 2025, raising renewed questions around survivors’ testimonies.
Trump’s Remark on Ghislaine Maxwell: ‘She Is Evil’
In his 2006 phone conversation with police, Trump described Epstein’s longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell in harsh terms, calling her “Epstein’s operative” and stating “she is evil and to focus on her.” This characterization stands in sharp contrast to Trump’s 2020 reaction to Maxwell’s arrest, when he stated publicly: “I just wish her well.”
Maxwell, serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in a sex trafficking conspiracy, has remained largely silent in court proceedings. During a deposition before the House Oversight Committee in 2025, Maxwell’s attorney stated she would speak “fully and honestly” only if granted clemency by the sitting president — a veiled suggestion that Trump could intervene in the case.
In a prior interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Maxwell claimed she “absolutely never” heard Epstein say anything inappropriate about Trump — a statement that contradicts survivor testimonies that Epstein openly discussed powerful associates.
The White House Rebuttal: Denial and Deflection
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt did not confirm the authenticity of the 2006 phone call outlined in the FBI document. In a 2026 press briefing, Leavitt stated:
“It was a phone call that may or may not have happened in 2006. I don’t know the answer to that question. What I’m telling you is what President Trump has always said, is that he kicked Jeffrey Epstein out of his Mar-a-Lago club because Jeffrey Epstein was a creep, and that remains true.”
The Justice Department has stated it has “not seen any corroborating evidence” that Trump contacted law enforcement agencies two decades ago regarding Epstein.
Releiter’s private security company provided no comment, reiterating the retired chief is “not participating in interviews at this time.”
The Larger Implications: Who Knew What, and When?
The newly uncovered document is part of a broader release of millions of pages related to Epstein’s global network under a 2024 congressional law. The files have renewed public and media scrutiny over how much the powerful — including Trump — knew about Epstein’s abuses prior to the late 2000s.
Key revelations from the document include:
- Early Whistleblowing: If verified, Trump’s call to police would stand as one of the earliest on-record public acknowledgments of Epstein’s crimes.
- Maxwell’s Role Highlighted: Trump’s explicit naming of Ghislaine Maxwell as “Epstein’s operative” predates her arrest and conviction by nearly two decades.
- Social Overlap: The case underscores the significant overlap between Palm Beach social circles, secretive elite networks, and the intersections of power that protected Epstein.
- Public Scrutiny Shift: Renewed interest in Epstein via the Justice Department’s 2025 Disclosure Act releases continues to affect political, legal, and societal narratives surrounding abuse and accountability.
The revelations come during a period of heightened partisan tension ahead of the 2026 midterm cycle. As Trump seeks a second term, the Epstein story — already a persistent shadow over his presidency — threatens to resurface in political debate.
Faced with potential public negligence accusations, Trump’s team has sought to limit the narrative to a tidy severance. Yet this newly discovered document challenges the simplistic timeline, placing him among the earliest figures to publicly acknowledge Epstein’s crimes.
As the Justice Department continues to release files through 2026, the question of who knew what and when remains central—not only for Trump, but for the broader institutions tasked with hunting Epstein’s enablers.
Public Questions That Remain
- Will additional documents emerge further detailing Trump’s relationship with Epstein?
- Could Maxwell’s potential legal appeals open new chapters in the story?
- Will Republicans or Democrats use Epstein-linked revelations to influence voter sentiment?
- YWhat consequences, if any, does this hold for the upcoming 2026 midterm cycles?
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