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===== ✅ What is well-documented =====
* Trump and Epstein moved in similar social circles in New York and Palm Beach during the 1990s and early 2000s. Wikipedia<ref>{{cite web|title=Wikipedia|url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/the-facts-and-timeline-of-trump-and-epsteins-falling-out|publisher=pbs.org|access-date=2025-11-17}}</ref>
* In a 2002 article Trump is quoted saying: > “I’ve known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy. He’s a lot of fun to be with. … No doubt about it — Jeffrey enjoys his social life.”  > The Washington Post > +1
* They appear in multiple photos/videos together at social events (parties, Mar-a-Lago, etc.). The Guardian<ref>{{cite web|title=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/18/trump-epstein-friendship|publisher=The Guardian|access-date=2025-11-17}}</ref>
* Their relationship appears to have soured by about 2004, reportedly over a real-estate dispute (for example the Palm Beach property “Maison de L’Amitié”). PBS<ref>{{cite web|title=PBS|url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/the-facts-and-timeline-of-trump-and-epsteins-falling-out|publisher=pbs.org|access-date=2025-11-17}}</ref>
* Trump claims he cut off ties with Epstein after discovering Epstein had “hired help” who used to work for Trump, or from his club/spa, etc. Reuters<ref>{{cite web|title=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-he-turned-down-invitation-epsteins-island-2025-07-28/|publisher=reuters.com|access-date=2025-11-17}}</ref>