URGENT UPDATE: The close friendship between Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein reportedly unraveled due to a contentious real estate deal in Palm Beach. In a revealing episode of the podcast “Inside Trump’s Head,” biographer Michael Wolff shed light on the breakdown, confirming that financial rivalry over property bids was the catalyst.
Wolff noted that the rift began in 2004 when Trump secretly outbid Epstein for a luxurious property. Epstein had placed a bid of $36 million and sought Trump’s advice on renovations. However, Trump escalated the competition by bidding $40 million without informing Epstein, igniting fury in his former friend. Wolff remarked, “If they get screwed in a real estate deal, that breaks up any rich guy relationship.”
The friendship, which began in the late 1980s, soured further when Trump later claimed the relationship ended due to an inappropriate incident at his Mar-a-Lago resort. In a statement earlier this year, Trump said, “He did something that was inappropriate. He hired help. I said, ‘Don’t ever do that again.’ He did it again, and I threw him out of the place, persona non grata.”
This incident involved an 18-year-old beautician at Mar-a-Lago, who reported that Epstein pressured her for sex after being sent to his residence. Following this complaint, Trump banned Epstein from the resort, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Interestingly, Marla Maples, Trump’s ex-wife, had voiced concerns about Epstein long before the fallout. Sources indicate that she had expressed her unease to Trump and staff members, warning that she did not want to be around Epstein. Former staff reported that Maples communicated her skepticism to bodyguard Timothy McDaniel, highlighting her early caution regarding Epstein’s presence in their lives.
As this scandal continues to unfold, experts are watching closely for any further revelations regarding the complex dynamics between these influential figures. The implications of their relationship, both personal and financial, could have lasting effects on Trump’s legacy and public perception.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
