Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein's assistant for 18 years, stated during a closed-door interview with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee that she arranged multiple phone calls between Epstein and Donald Trump prior to Trump's presidency. Groff's comments were relayed by two Democratic representatives, who noted that she described the calls as infrequent. Trump has claimed he ended his relationship with Epstein before the financier's death in 2019 and has not faced any charges related to Epstein. The White House responded to inquiries about the relationship, asserting that Trump has been exonerated regarding Epstein. Groff characterized Epstein as a manipulative figure and distanced herself from his criminal activities, stating that she believed the massage appointments she arranged were legitimate. However, her claims were met with skepticism from some, including Rep. Stephen Lynch, who questioned her assertions of ignorance regarding Epstein's actions. Groff has been labeled an unindicted co-conspirator in Epstein's 2008 non-prosecution agreement but has not faced charges. Oversight Chair James Comer expressed a desire to hold a public hearing with Epstein's victims.
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Jeffrey Epstein's Assistant Discusses Arranging Calls with Donald Trump
Lesley Groff, a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, revealed that she arranged phone calls between Epstein and Donald Trump before Trump's presidency during a House Oversight Committee interview. While Trump maintains he severed ties with Epstein, Groff's claims have been met with skepticism, and she has distanced herself from Epstein's criminal activities.
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