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Trump and Epstein were more than passing acquaintances: for years they shared social space, and Trump publicly acknowledged Epstein as someone he “knew.” The relationship cooled and ended long before Epstein’s final arrest. But while the social ties are clear, no credible public evidence to date shows Trump participated in Epstein’s criminal sex-trafficking activities. All of this means that the closeness is real, but the conclusion you draw depends on what question you ask—proximity vs. participation.

If you like, I can dig up a detailed timeline of their interactions (events, parties, property deals) and list of all public documents referencing their connections—would that be useful?

Recent major news on Trump‑Epstein relationshipThe Guardian'He's a lot of fun to be with': Trump and Epstein were close friends for 15 yearsJul 18, 2025<ref>{{cite web|title=The Guardian'He's a lot of fun to be with': Trump and Epstein were close friends for 15 yearsJul 18, 2025|url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/18/trump-epstein-friendship|publisher=The Guardian'He's a lot of fun to be with': Trump and Epstein were close friends for 15 yearsJul 18, 2025|access-date=2025-11-17}}</ref>The Washington PostTrump and Epstein had a relationship, but there's no evidence of Trump wrongdoingJul 17, 2025<ref>{{cite web|title=The Washington PostTrump and Epstein had a relationship, but there's no evidence of Trump wrongdoingJul 17, 2025|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/07/17/trump-epstein-relationship-records/|publisher=The Washington PostTrump and Epstein had a relationship, but there's no evidence of Trump wrongdoingJul 17, 2025|date=2025-07-17|access-date=2025-11-17}}</ref>ReutersTrump says he turned down invitation to Epstein's islandJul 28, 2025<ref>{{cite web|title=ReutersTrump says he turned down invitation to Epstein's islandJul 28, 2025|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-he-turned-down-invitation-epsteins-island-2025-07-28/|publisher=ReutersTrump says he turned down invitation to Epstein's islandJul 28, 2025|access-date=2025-11-17}}</ref>AP NewsTrump says he ended friendship with Epstein because he 'stole people that worked for me'Jul 28, 2025<ref>{{cite web|title=AP NewsTrump says he ended friendship with Epstein because he 'stole people that worked for me'Jul 28, 2025|url=https://apnews.com/article/a9896c04fcf932f232f1b319154eb800|publisher=AP NewsTrump says he ended friendship with Epstein because he 'stole people that worked for me'Jul 28, 2025|access-date=2025-11-17}}</ref>politico.comTrump: Epstein "stole" young woman from Mar-a-Lago spaJul 29, 2025<ref>{{cite web|title=politico.comTrump: Epstein "stole" young woman from Mar-a-Lago spaJul 29, 2025|url=https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/29/trump-epstein-stole-spa-00481961|publisher=politico.comTrump: Epstein "stole" young woman from Mar-a-Lago spaJul 29, 2025|date=2025-07-29|access-date=2025-11-17}}</ref>