The U.S. Department of Justice has made public thousands of additional files related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Among the newly released material is a handwritten letter Epstein allegedly sent from prison to fellow sexual predator Larry Nassar, which contains shocking claims about former President Donald Trump.
The Contents of the Controversial Letter
Dated and postmarked August 13, 2019, the letter was written just three days after Epstein was found dead in his jail cell on August 10. In the correspondence, which was returned to sender, Epstein appears to suggest that Trump shared a disturbing common interest with him and Nassar.
"Dear L.N, As you know by now, I have taken the ‘short route’ home," Epstein wrote, likely referencing his own death. "Good luck! We shared one thing … our love & caring for young ladies and the hope they’d reach their full potential. Our president also shares our love of young, nubile girls."
Epstein continued with a crude comparison: "When a young beauty walked by he loved to ‘grab snatch,’ whereas we ended up snatching grub in the mess halls of the system. Life is unfair." The letter's recipient, Larry Nassar, is the former USA Gymnastics team doctor who pleaded guilty in 2017 to federal child pornography charges and multiple counts of sexual assault under the guise of medical treatment.
Document Release and Investigation Details
This letter was part of a new batch of documents released after the Justice Department missed a Friday deadline to publish the full set of Epstein files. The DOJ has included a disclaimer, stating that some of the newly released documents "contain untrue and sensationalist claims" about Trump.
Although the letter itself has never been fully published until now, The Associated Press reported on its existence in June 2023. The newly released files include a chain of custody log showing the letter was discovered on September 25, 2019. They also contain an FBI laboratory examination request for a handwriting analysis.
The investigator who found the letter emailed a prison official at the time, stating, "It appeared he mailed it out and it was returned back to him." The investigator then asked, "I am not sure if I should open it or should we hand it over to anyone?"
Context and Lasting Implications
Epstein was awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges when he died in his cell. His death, officially ruled a suicide, and his extensive connections to powerful figures worldwide have fueled persistent conspiracy theories about a hidden "client list." In February, Attorney General Pam Bondi vowed to release information related to this list.
The release of this letter adds another layer to the complex and dark saga surrounding Epstein's network. It raises further questions about the extent of his associations and the allegations against other high-profile individuals. The Justice Department's ongoing document disclosures continue to be scrutinized by the public and media, seeking transparency in one of the most infamous criminal cases of the modern era.
