On Friday, former talk show host Rosie O’Donnell asserted that President Donald Trump has distanced himself from the late Jeffrey Epstein, who died shortly after Trump suggested revoking O’Donnell’s U.S. citizenship. O’Donnell remarked that Trump cannot truly exist, referencing a post by the president on social media.
She mentioned during a discussion with host Jim Acosta that Trump’s name appeared in Epstein’s records for unclear reasons; however, O’Donnell insisted the motives were evident, pointing to unverified claims. “We all know why,” she stated. “Why do you think he gave Epstein $1 billion during their friendship?”
It’s worth noting that rumors regarding Trump paying Epstein such a large sum have been debunked, with a Democratic senator highlighting numerous transactions from Epstein’s accounts without linking them directly to Trump. O’Donnell further speculated about the secrecy surrounding these matters, drawing an exaggerated comparison to the fictional detective character Angela Lansbury.
A piece from The Wall Street Journal noted that Trump had sent Epstein a letter for his 50th birthday in 2003. Trump has since denied this account and pursued legal action against several media entities related to the reporting.
O’Donnell characterized Trump as a “serial pedophile rapist” during her remarks. Meanwhile, the Washington Post previously reported a relationship between Trump and Epstein but found no evidence of any wrongdoing on Trump’s part.
In a related issue, ABC News reportedly paid $15 million to settle a defamation claim by Trump after a host incorrectly suggested that he was implicated in a rape case.
