Trump Claims Epstein, Wolff 'Conspired' to Damage Him

Former president alleges conspiracy between late financier and author to hurt his political career

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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Former President Donald Trump claimed that the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and author Michael Wolff conspired to damage him politically, according to a statement Trump posted on Truth Social. Trump said the recent release of Epstein-related files by the Justice Department showed Epstein and Wolff were "conspiring" against him, and he is considering suing them.

Why it matters

Trump's allegations of a conspiracy between Epstein and Wolff to hurt him politically come as the former president faces ongoing legal and political challenges, including the release of sensitive documents related to his ties to Epstein. The claims also highlight the continued fallout from Epstein's sex crimes and the web of connections between powerful figures.

The details

In his Truth Social post, Trump claimed the Epstein files showed the late financier and author Michael Wolff, who has written critical books about Trump, were "conspiring" to damage him. Trump said he was told by "very important people" that the files "absolve" him and show Wolff was working with Epstein "to hurt me, politically or otherwise." Trump said he is considering suing Wolff and Epstein's estate over the alleged conspiracy.

  • The Epstein files were released by the Justice Department on Friday, February 3, 2026.
  • Trump responded to the files while aboard Air Force One on a flight to Palm Beach, Florida on Saturday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who claimed Epstein and Wolff conspired against him.

Jeffrey Epstein

The late financier who was convicted of sex crimes and had connections to many powerful figures, including Trump.

Michael Wolff

An author who has written critical books about Trump and allegedly conspired with Epstein according to the former president.

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What they’re saying

“Not only wasn't I friendly with Jeffrey Epstein but, based upon information that has just been released by the Department of Justice, Epstein and a SLEAZEBAG lying 'author' named Michael Wolff, conspired in order to damage me and/or my Presidency.”

— Donald Trump (Truth Social)

“Yeah, you're the Trump bullet.”

— Michael Wolff, Author (Email to Jeffrey Epstein)

What’s next

Trump said he is considering suing Wolff and Epstein's estate over the alleged conspiracy.

The takeaway

Trump's claims of a conspiracy between Epstein and Wolff to damage him politically come as the former president faces ongoing legal and political challenges related to his ties to Epstein. The case highlights the continued fallout from Epstein's sex crimes and the complex web of connections between powerful figures.