Jean Luc and Peter Mingils talk about the perceived relationship with Donald trump and Jeffrey Epstein with a dash of Obama drama.
President Donald Trump, Jefferey Epstein and Ex president Barak Obama are featured in this week’s conversation. These weekly episodes can be heard on The Youmongus Radio Network too! Peter Mingils and Jean Luc have enjoyed 437+ radio shows on the Building Fortunes Radio network.
Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein: Their Relationship in the 1980s and 1990s In the 1980s and 1990s, Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein moved in overlapping social circles as prominent figures in New York’s elite scene, with connections rooted in wealth, status, and shared social venues. Their relationship, while not deeply personal, reflected the interconnected world of high society during that era, with documented interactions shedding light on their acquaintance. Trump, a rising real estate mogul, and Epstein, a financier climbing the social ladder, were both fixtures in Manhattan’s nightlife and Palm Beach’s affluent circles. Epstein, who purchased his Palm Beach mansion in 1990, was a neighbor to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, fostering proximity that led to social encounters. A 1992 video from NBC archives shows them together at a Mar-a-Lago party, laughing and mingling, with Trump gesturing toward women on the dance floor, suggesting a casual, party-driven camaraderie typical of the era’s elite gatherings. Trump’s own statements, like a 2002 New York Magazine quote, described Epstein as a “terrific guy” he’d known for 15 years, indicating their acquaintance began around 1987. He noted their shared interest in “beautiful women,” though he later distanced himself from Epstein. Their interactions were not limited to parties. Epstein reportedly used Trump’s private plane for travel in the 1990s, and flight logs confirm Epstein’s presence on Trump’s jet at least once. They also crossed paths at events tied to beauty pageants and modeling, given Trump’s ownership of the Miss Universe Organization and Epstein’s connections to modeling agencies. However, no evidence suggests a formal business partnership. Epstein’s financial dealings with figures like Les Wexner and his role at Bear Stearns earlier in the 1980s placed him in Trump’s orbit, as both leveraged networks of influence. By the early 2000s, their relationship soured. Trump reportedly banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago around 2007, possibly due to Epstein’s inappropriate behavior or a property dispute, though details remain unclear. Legal documents, including Virginia Giuffre’s allegations, mention Trump as a peripheral figure in Epstein’s world but do not implicate him in criminal activity. Public records and depositions, like those from Epstein’s victims, note Trump’s presence at social events but lack evidence of deeper involvement. The Trump-Epstein connection in the 1980s and 1990s was a product of shared social spheres, marked by fleeting interactions at high-profile events. While their acquaintance was notable, it appears to have been superficial, defined by the era’s glitzy excess rather than a meaningful alliance.
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