Epstein Accountant Testifies He Never Saw 'Any Type of Transaction' with Trump

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer says Epstein's longtime accountant confirmed no payments to Trump

Mar. 12, 2026 at 6:05am

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Jeffrey Epstein's longtime accountant, Richard Kahn, testified behind closed doors that he was never aware of any payments the late financier and sex offender made to President Donald Trump, according to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer. Kahn did confirm that five people paid money to Epstein: ex-Victoria's Secret CEO Les Wexner, hedge fund manager Glenn Dubin, businessman Steven Sinofsky, the Rothschilds, and investor Leon Black.

Why it matters

This testimony from Epstein's accountant contradicts previous claims and allegations about Trump's financial ties to the disgraced financier, and could have implications for ongoing investigations into Epstein's activities and associates.

The details

Kahn, one of the executors of Epstein's estate, was deposed by the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into how the federal government handled Epstein's case. Comer said Kahn testified under oath that he had never seen any transactions between Epstein and Trump or his family. This is the fifth witness to testify that they have not seen any involvement by Trump with Epstein. However, Kahn did confirm that Epstein received significant sums of money from five other individuals, whom Epstein had served as a financial advisor for.

  • Kahn testified behind closed doors on March 11, 2026.

The players

James Comer

House Oversight Committee Chairman, a Republican from Kentucky.

Richard Kahn

Jeffrey Epstein's longtime accountant and one of the executors of Epstein's estate.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States.

Les Wexner

The former CEO of Victoria's Secret, who paid money to Epstein.

Glenn Dubin

A hedge fund manager who paid money to Epstein.

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What they’re saying

“Mr. Kahn testified under oath that — because the Democrats asked this question — that he had never seen any type of transaction to Trump or anyone in his family.”

— James Comer, House Oversight Committee Chairman

“What Kahn said is he was under the impression that Epstein made his money as a tax advisor and a financial planner. So, these were the five people that transferred significant sums of money to Epstein.”

— James Comer, House Oversight Committee Chairman

What’s next

The House Oversight Committee's investigation into Epstein's activities and associates is ongoing, and the committee may seek further testimony and evidence related to Trump's potential connections to Epstein.

The takeaway

This testimony from Epstein's accountant appears to contradict previous claims about Trump's financial ties to the disgraced financier, and could help to clear Trump's name in relation to the Epstein scandal. However, the investigation is still ongoing, and more evidence may yet emerge.