WASHINGTON, United States — Democrats unveiled a series of emails on Wednesday that allegedly indicate former President Donald Trump was aware of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse activities. The emails, released by the House Oversight Committee, suggest Epstein claimed Trump “knew about the girls” involved in his sex-trafficking operations. Trump has consistently denied any knowledge of or involvement in Epstein’s crimes, which led to the financier’s 2019 suicide in federal prison while awaiting trial. The emails, addressed to Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell and author Michael Wolff, have reignited controversy over Trump’s ties to Epstein, despite no criminal accusations against the former president. In one 2019 email, Epstein reportedly wrote that Trump had asked Maxwell to stop her activities, implying his awareness. Another 2011 email to Maxwell referenced an unnamed victim who spent time with Trump at Epstein’s residence. Democrats are pushing for the full release of Epstein’s case files, arguing the emails raise serious questions about Trump’s knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. The Justice Department has previously stated that Epstein’s so-called “client list” does not exist, dismissing conspiracy theories that have fueled divisions within Trump’s MAGA base. Epstein’s 2008 plea deal, arranged by a prosecutor who later joined Trump’s cabinet, has also been criticized for its leniency. The ongoing scrutiny of Trump’s relationship with Epstein continues to cast a shadow over his administration.