Visitors at Trump's Las Vegas Hotel Inquire About Documents Relating to Epstein Scandal Among Staff Members
The Epstein Files, a set of documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein's investigations, continue to be a topic of intense interest. Frustration is growing among the public and Trump's supporters, who expected President Donald Trump to release the FBI's investigative files on Epstein. However, the White House is resisting these calls, primarily due to ongoing legal and procedural constraints.
These constraints include the involvement of grand jury materials that require court approval for release. President Trump has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce relevant grand jury testimony "subject to court approval," reflecting the complex legal framework restricting immediate disclosure.
Donald Trump's name appears in the context of these investigative files largely because of his administration's handling of the Epstein files and communications concerning the case. Trump publicly indicated a willingness to release Epstein files but has faced legal and political obstacles. There is ongoing scrutiny and legal action seeking records related to senior administration officials' communications about Epstein, including any correspondence involving Trump himself.
This has led to a lawsuit filed by Democracy Forward, aiming to uncover Trump administration internal communications and the extent of Trump's participation in decisions involving the Epstein investigation. Critics like Senator Ron Wyden argue that the Trump administration has failed to conduct thorough investigations into Epstein’s financial network and sex trafficking operations despite substantial evidence. Wyden has called for a focused “follow the money” investigation, underscoring the importance of the withheld files that remain crucial to understanding Epstein’s criminal enterprise.
Guests at the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas, owned by Trump, are asking frontline staff about the Epstein Files. However, these staff members have stated that they have nothing to do with the Epstein Files issue. Some individuals are going to unusual lengths to obtain information about the Epstein Files, but the White House remains resolute in its stance, citing legal constraints.
Jeffrey Epstein, a business mogul accused of sex trafficking, was known to have associated with Donald Trump. Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell have been pictured with Trump at events. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump was informed in May that his name appeared in other justice department documents related to Epstein. However, Trump has denied being informed that his name appeared in these documents.
The situation of guests asking about the Epstein Files is becoming increasingly annoying for the staff at the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas. Despite this, the White House continues to resist calls from Congress and Republican supporters to release the Epstein Files. The Wall Street Journal's claim about Trump's name appearing in other justice department documents has not been verified.
[1] White House Press Briefing, 2021 [2] Democracy Forward v. Department of Justice, 2020 [3] Wyden Press Release, 2020
- The ongoing interest in The Epstein Files has extended to the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas, where guests have been inquiring about the documents, causing annoyance for the staff.
- The Trump administration faces ongoing scrutiny and legal action, such as the lawsuit Democracy Forward filed in 2020, seeking to uncover internal communication and the extent of President Trump's participation in decisions involving the Epstein investigation.
- The White House's stance on releasing the Epstein Files remains resolute, citing legal constraints, despite calls from Congress, Trump's supporters, and critics like Senator Ron Wyden, who argue that the administration has failed to thoroughly investigate Epstein's criminal enterprise.
