Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein shared a friendship that lasted over three decades, during which Trump described Epstein as a terrific guy and a lot of fun. Despite their past closeness, after Epstein's 2008 conviction for sex offenses, Trump attempted to distance himself, claiming he was not a fan and they had fallen out years earlier. Their friendship included various social events, showcasing an intimacy that later contradicted Trump's insistence on their detachment amid Epstein's criminal charges in 2019.
Trump described Epstein in 2002 as a terrific guy and a lot of fun to be with, indicating a close friendship marked by mutual admiration.
Despite previous praise for Epstein, Trump later distanced himself after Epstein's legal troubles, claiming they had fallen out years earlier and he was no longer a fan.
The friendship lasted over a decade, featuring numerous social gatherings and events, creating a narrative of intimacy that contrasts sharply with Trump's later denials.
In 2019, as Epstein was charged with sex trafficking, Trump attempted to minimize their relationship, asserting it was merely that of acquaintances who were once friends.
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