Epstein, who was 66 when he died in August 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges, was cataloging names and details he believed might interest investigators. His death was ruled an apparent suicide.
Sources tell RadarOnline Epstein appeared to be positioning himself as a cooperating witness to gain leverage. Trump has denied wrongdoing, said he cut ties years earlier, and a White House spokesperson said he was "totally exonerated" on matters linked to Epstein. Vice President J.D. Vance also urged greater transparency and said he viewed aspects of the case skeptically.