Trump Reveals Epstein’s Poaching of Young Employees at Mar-a-Lago

President Donald Trump has made controversial remarks regarding his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, claiming that Epstein poached young women from his Mar-a-Lago club, raising questions about his awareness of Epstein’s misconduct. During a flight back from Scotland on July 7, 2025, Trump confirmed that the employees in question were young women who worked in the spa at his exclusive Palm Beach resort. This statement has prompted renewed scrutiny into Trump’s connection with Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

The issue arose when Trump stated that he and Epstein had a falling out because Epstein “stole people that worked for me,” indicating that he had warned Epstein not to take his employees. In his comments, Trump acknowledged that one of the women may have been Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Epstein who tragically died by suicide earlier this year. “I think she worked at the spa,” Trump remarked, adding, “He stole her.” This revelation leads to deeper inquiries into what Trump knew about Epstein’s activities at the time.

Despite Trump’s assertions, the White House previously described Epstein as being barred from Mar-a-Lago for “being a creep.” Trump attempted to clarify that both reasons for their falling out were “sort of a little bit of the same thing.” Yet, reports from 2019 suggested their discord stemmed from competition over the same property, Maison de l’Amitié, rather than employee recruitment.

Questions remain about the nature of Trump’s relationship with Epstein. Trump had previously made comments in 2002 suggesting Epstein had a preference for “beautiful women,” many of whom were “on the younger side.” These statements, coupled with claims from other individuals about uncomfortable encounters involving Epstein, paint a troubling picture of the former president’s awareness of the situation.

After Epstein’s arrest in 2019, Trump chose not to elaborate on their falling out, stating, “The reason doesn’t make any difference, frankly.” However, the recent comments have reignited interest in the timeline of events leading to Epstein’s downfall. Former Trump aide Sam Nunberg has indicated that Trump’s decision to sever ties with Epstein occurred well before the public became aware of the sex trafficking investigation in 2005.

The implications of Trump’s remarks are significant. Characterizing Epstein’s recruitment of young women as merely “stealing employees” raises concerning questions about Trump’s understanding of Epstein’s actions. This narrative conflicts with accounts from individuals who have expressed their discomfort with Epstein’s behavior and raised alarms about the potential exploitation of young women.

In light of Trump’s ongoing attempts to distance himself from Epstein, the evolving narrative adds complexity to the former president’s public image. As he continues to address these issues, it remains to be seen how much more information will emerge about his past interactions with Epstein and the implications for Trump’s legacy.