Renewed scrutiny concerning the pair’s bond additionally comes amid an ongoing feud between Trump and Musk, 52, and a broader public reckoning over the legacy of Epstein, who apparently died by suicide in his New York jail cell in 2019 whereas awaiting trial for intercourse trafficking.
For years, Trump and Epstein traveled in the identical unique social circles, typically seen collectively at events from Manhattan to Palm Seaside.
Epstein, a supposed financier – and suspected CIA spy – with a rising community of political and superstar connections, was a frequent visitor at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property.
A resurfaced video from 1992 exhibits the 2 males on the membership, laughing and declaring ladies on the dance ground.
George Houraney, a Florida-based businessman, mentioned he organized a “calendar woman” competitors at Trump’s request that yr.
However when he discovered that solely Trump and Epstein could be attending, he mentioned he was alarmed.
“I mentioned, ‘Donald, that is purported to be a celebration with VIPs. You’re telling me it’s you and Epstein?'” Houraney mentioned.
Regardless of their obvious closeness, the 2 finally had a falling out in 2004 over a Palm Seaside property dispute.