CLEVELAND, Ohio – During a recent visit to the United Kingdom, former President Donald Trump encountered significant protests, including the projection of images depicting his ties to Jeffrey Epstein on Windsor Castle. As Trump held a joint press conference with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, he faced questions about U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mendalson, who was dismissed over his connections to Epstein. In response, Trump distanced himself from Mendalson, despite having met him just days earlier in the Oval Office.
Mendalson, who is also listed in Epstein’s infamous ‘Birthday Book’, had a notable history with the financier. The 238-page leather-bound book featured lewd messages from various high-profile individuals, including Les Wexner, founder of Victoria’s Secret. Reports indicate that both Trump and Wexner’s names appear multiple times in the ongoing investigation into Epstein’s activities.
The House Oversight Committee is advancing the ‘Epstein Files Transparency Act’, which aims to disclose all related files from the Department of Justice. These files reportedly contain numerous mentions of both Trump and Wexner, raising further questions about their connections to Epstein, who served as Wexner’s personal money manager and held power of attorney over his finances in the early 1990s.
Wexner has publicly denied any sexual misconduct claims, specifically allegations made by Virginia Giuffre, a known Epstein victim. Giuffre has stated she was coerced into sexual encounters with Wexner on multiple occasions. In 2020 court documents, Wexner’s attorneys asserted that he had never met Giuffre and was unaware of any of Epstein’s illegal activities.
In a statement regarding his past association with Epstein, Wexner expressed embarrassment, noting, “Being taken advantage of by someone who was so sick, so cunning, so depraved is something that I am embarrassed that I was even close to.” Wexner claims he severed ties with Epstein more than twelve years ago.
As the fallout from these revelations continues, former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee. Acosta, who was the lead prosecutor in Florida during Epstein’s 2008 plea deal, faced criticism for what has been described as a lenient agreement that allowed Epstein to avoid serious prison time for his offenses involving minors.
The allegations surrounding Epstein and his connections to powerful figures, including Trump and Wexner, highlight ongoing concerns about accountability and the extent of influence wielded by those in elite circles. As investigations proceed, the implications for all involved remain significant, both legally and publicly.