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Claim Text: The former chief described his conversation with Mr. Trump to the F.B.I. in October 2019, two months after Mr. Epstein was found dead in his jail cell while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges, the memo shows.
Simplified Text: The former chief described his conversation with Trump to the FBI in October 2019 two months after Epstein was found dead.
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:54 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:54 PM (6 months ago)

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Trump Knew About Epstein, Ex-Chief Said

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/trump-epstein.html

A former Palm Beach police chief said Donald Trump told him in 2006 that 'everyone' knew about Jeffrey Epstein's actions. This account, from an FBI memo, contradicts Trump's later statements downplaying his knowledge of Epstein's activities.

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