Trump Biographer Wolff to Reveal Epstein Secrets

Michael Wolff says he will begin disclosing his personal account of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:53pm

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A dimly lit, cinematic painting of a solitary figure sitting alone in a cluttered, high-end apartment, their face obscured but their posture suggesting deep contemplation, with muted colors of brown, gray, and navy blue creating a somber, introspective mood.As the Epstein scandal continues to cast a long shadow, one biographer's personal account may shed new light on the tangled web of power, secrecy, and deception.Manhattan Today

Michael Wolff, a biographer of former President Donald Trump, has announced that he will start revealing his insider knowledge of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Wolff says he has a unique perspective on the story, having inadvertently become privy to details that were never shared by journalists, survivors, or Epstein's own associates.

Why it matters

The Epstein case has been shrouded in mystery, with many competing narratives and accusations. Wolff's firsthand account could provide new insights into the web of relationships and cover-ups surrounding Epstein's sex trafficking operation.

The details

In a Substack post, Wolff likened the "fog of war" surrounding the Epstein scandal to a similar "fog" that has allowed the story to be "shaped to fit almost everybody's view." He explained that those with an up-close view of Epstein's life had reason to hide what they knew, fearing they would become part of the cover-up or conspiracy. Wolff says he will aim to tell the story "only according to what I have seen" without engaging in the ongoing battles over the truth.

  • Wolff plans to begin revealing his Epstein secrets on Monday, April 23.

The players

Michael Wolff

A biographer of former President Donald Trump who claims to have unique insider knowledge of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Jeffrey Epstein

The late financier and convicted sex offender whose sex trafficking operation has been the subject of intense scrutiny and competing narratives.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, who was associated with Jeffrey Epstein and is the subject of one of Wolff's biographies.

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What they’re saying

“The Fog of Epstein' is similar in that his story can be 'shaped to fit almost everybody's view, right-wing or left, of what has gone wrong with our time, and to confirm the depravity of virtually anybody you don't like.”

— Michael Wolff, Biographer

“My intention is not to engage with the battle, but to offer a personal version of the story—I will tell it only according to what I have seen.”

— Michael Wolff, Biographer

What’s next

Wolff plans to begin revealing his Epstein secrets on Monday, April 23.

The takeaway

Wolff's firsthand account of the Epstein scandal could provide new insights into the complex web of relationships and cover-ups surrounding this high-profile case, which has been shrouded in mystery and competing narratives.