Epstein Victim Claims Trump Was on Phone During Assault

A 16-year-old girl says Epstein abused her as Trump spoke on speakerphone in 2004.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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A woman has alleged to federal investigators that in 2004, when she was 16 years old, Jeffrey Epstein ordered her to strip and massage him as he spoke on the phone with Donald Trump. The woman claims Epstein then sexually abused her while Trump was on the line. The Justice Department did not initially release this information, claiming it was incorrectly marked as a duplicate. The White House has denied the allegations, calling them "completely baseless" and the claims of a "sadly disturbed woman."

Why it matters

This latest allegation adds to the growing list of accusations against Trump related to his connections with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It raises further questions about the nature of Trump's relationship with Epstein and whether the former president was aware of or complicit in Epstein's criminal activities.

The details

According to an FBI memo, the 16-year-old victim said she arrived at Epstein's Manhattan townhome in 2004 for her third visit. Epstein allegedly told her to hurry, saying "Let's go, let's go," because he was on the phone with Trump. The victim said Epstein then got on a massage table, still on the call with Trump, and ordered her to undress and massage him. She claims Epstein then sexually assaulted her while still on the phone.

  • The alleged incident occurred in 2004, when the victim was 16 years old.

The players

Jeffrey Epstein

The late sex offender who was accused of trafficking and sexually abusing numerous underage girls.

Donald Trump

The former president who has been accused of having a close relationship with Epstein and involvement in his criminal activities.

The 16-year-old victim

A woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by Epstein while he was on the phone with Trump.

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What they’re saying

“These are completely baseless accusations, backed by zero credible evidence, from a sadly disturbed woman who has an extensive criminal history,”

— Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary (The Daily Beast)

What’s next

It is unclear if the Justice Department or law enforcement will pursue further investigation into this latest allegation against Trump.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing scrutiny over Trump's connections to Epstein and the continued allegations of sexual misconduct against the former president, which have yet to be fully resolved.