https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/trump-epstein.html
Former Police Chief Said Trump Told Him ‘Everyone’ Knew of Epstein’s Actions
Michael Reiter, a former Palm Beach police chief, described a 2006 conversation with Donald Trump to the F.B.I. years later, according to a newly released document.
After it became known that Jeffrey Epstein was under investigation in the 2000s, one of the first calls the Palm Beach police received was from Donald J. Trump, the local police chief at the time told the F.B.I. more than a decade later.
Mr. Trump reportedly told the chief, Michael Reiter, “Thank goodness you’re stopping him, everyone has known he’s been doing this,” according to a document recounting their conversation that is part of the tranche of Epstein files released by the Justice Department.
Mr. Trump said it was known in New York circles that Mr. Epstein was disgusting and suggested that the police also focus their investigation on Mr. Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell, according to the memo. “She is evil,” Mr. Trump reportedly said.
Luke Broadwater covers the White House for The Times.
More on the Epstein Files
Bard’s President: Leon Botstein has said he does not remember key details about a 2012 trip he had planned to Jeffrey Epstein’s island. But an email has surfaced showing that a day after the visit, Botstein emailed Epstein to say: “I had a great time. The place is great.”
Andrew Farkas: The New York real estate mogul has repeatedly played down ties to Jeffrey Epstein. But they swapped business favors in the Virgin Islands, and in nearly 2,000 emails, the two expressed admiration for each other.
College Leader’s Ties to Epstein: Bard College’s president, Leon Botstein, said his school needed cash. But a rare watch and a Caribbean visit show how his relationship with Epstein sometimes veered into the personal.
L.A. Olympics Chief: Casey Wasserman, who is leading preparations for the 2028 Summer Games, has expressed “regret” after messages he exchanged with Ghislaine Maxwell decades ago surfaced.
Using Luxury Goods to Curry Favor: Goyard wallets, Apple Watches and cashmere sweaters were just some of the items Epstein sent to friends and associates.
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