Event Description

Donald Trump made public statements characterizing Jeffrey Epstein as someone who 'likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side,' creating an association between Trump and Epstein regarding attraction to younger women.

Quoted Evidence

“I've known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy. He's a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side. No doubt about it -- Jeffrey enjoys his social life.”

Trafficking Assessment