INTERNATIONAL: Epstein-Linked Claims Against Trump Resurface from 1995 Incident
Incident Overview
Maria Farmer, an artist and early accuser of Jeffrey Epstein, has reignited scrutiny of US President Donald Trump with claims of a troubling encounter in 1995. Farmer alleges the incident occurred at Epstein’s Manhattan office, prompting her to urge the FBI to investigate Trump’s ties to the disgraced financier.
Details of the Alleged Encounter
Farmer recounted to The New York Times that Epstein summoned her late at night to his office while she was preparing to work for him. Arriving in running shorts, she claims Trump, dressed in a suit, stared at her legs in a manner that made her feel uneasy.
Epstein’s Intervention
According to Farmer, Epstein entered the room and intervened, stating to Trump, “No, no, she’s not here for you,” before escorting him out. Farmer alleges she overheard Trump remark that he thought she was 16, despite her being in her mid-20s at the time.
White House Response
The White House, through Communications Director Steven Cheung, denied the incident, asserting Trump never visited Epstein’s office and had severed ties with him years ago. Cheung emphasized that Trump expelled Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago club due to inappropriate behavior.
Historical Context and FBI Reports
Farmer reported Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell for sexual assault in 1996, raising concerns about their influential associates, including Trump. She reiterated these concerns in a 2006 FBI interview, though no allegations of criminal conduct have been substantiated against Trump.
Ongoing Controversy
Farmer’s account, corroborated by her family, fuels speculation about Trump’s potential mention in sealed Epstein files. The president’s unfulfilled pledge to release these documents continues to draw political and public attention, with no official charges linking him to Epstein’s crimes.