Trump Named in Explosive Tip About Epstein's Death

Epstein's brother alleges Trump authorized murder, according to newly released FBI files.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Newly released Justice Department files have revealed an explosive tip submitted to the FBI in 2023 by Jeffrey Epstein's brother, Mark Epstein, directly naming former President Donald Trump as potentially being involved in Epstein's 2019 jailhouse death, which was ruled a suicide. Mark Epstein claimed in the tip that Epstein was murdered because he was about to 'name names,' and that Trump had authorized the killing.

Why it matters

The revelation of this tip raises significant questions about the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death and the potential involvement of a former U.S. president. It also highlights the ongoing public interest and speculation around Epstein's connections to powerful individuals.

The details

According to the newly released files, Mark Epstein submitted the tip to the FBI's National Threat Operations Center in February 2023, urging the bureau to contact him for further details. The tip was then passed along to a redacted 'special agent.' In the tip, Mark Epstein stated that 'Jeffrey Epstein was murdered in his jail cell' and that he had 'reason to believe he was killed because he was about to name names.' Epstein further alleged that 'I believe [President] Trump authorized [his] murder.'

  • Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in August 2019.
  • Mark Epstein submitted the explosive tip to the FBI in February 2023.
  • The Justice Department released around 3.5 million Epstein-related files last week, revealing the tip.

The players

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, who had a well-documented friendship with Jeffrey Epstein in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Jeffrey Epstein

The disgraced financier and convicted child sex offender who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.

Mark Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein's brother, who submitted the explosive tip to the FBI alleging that Trump authorized his brother's murder.

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What they’re saying

“Jeffrey Epstein was murdered in his jail cell. I have reason to believe he was killed because he was about to name names. I believe [President] Trump authorized [his] murder.”

— Mark Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein's brother (FBI tip)

“Pretty major allegation. Weird that mainstream media journalists haven't asked Trump about it, right?”

— Mehdi Hasan, Journalist and former MSNBC host (X (social media)

What’s next

The FBI has not yet commented on the explosive tip or indicated whether they plan to investigate the allegations further.

The takeaway

This revelation adds a new layer of intrigue and controversy to the ongoing mystery surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death, and raises serious questions about potential high-level involvement in his demise. It underscores the need for a thorough, impartial investigation into the circumstances of Epstein's death and his connections to powerful individuals.