Thousands of newly released documents have thrown Donald Trump into the centre of renewed scrutiny, with experts, analysts, and even government investigators asking how many times the president's name appears across the files.
The sheer volume of references has sparked fresh speculation and debate, leaving readers and authorities alike eager to uncover what the documents may reveal.
Trump's Name Dominates Epstein Files
According to The New York Times, the latest release includes more than 5,300 files containing over 38,000 references to Donald Trump, his wife and his Mar‑a‑Lago club in Florida. Previous installments released late last year included an additional 130 files with Trump-related references. The files comprise emails, government documents, videos and other records made public by the Department of Justice.
Many of the references are to news articles, secondary materials and collected reports rather than direct correspondence between Trump and Epstein. Analysts say the sheer volume of mentions has drawn widespread attention and prompted questions about why the president is referenced so frequently.
To put this in perspective, the name 'Harry' is mentioned approximately 18,956 times across the entire seven-book Harry Potter series, while the name 'Jesus' appears over 900 times in the New Testament, depending on the translation. Including titles such as 'Lord', 'Christ' and 'Son of Man,' mentions exceed 1,200 across most New Testament books.
By comparison, Donald Trump's name appears more times in the Epstein Files than Harry Potter in his books or even Jesus in the Bible, highlighting the extraordinary prominence of the president in the records.
Explosive Email from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Summers
Among the documents is a recently surfaced email from Jeffrey Epstein to former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, in which Epstein describes Donald Trump as 'dangerous.'
'Recall ive told you "i have met some very bad people" none as bad as trump. not one decent cell in his body.. so yes- dangerous,' reads Epstein's email.
The message, while unverified in terms of context or response, provides a rare personal assessment from Epstein and has been highlighted in media coverage as particularly provocative.
FBI Interview of Former Palm Beach Police Chief
Additional scrutiny comes from a 2019 FBI interview with former Palm Beach police chief Michael Reiter, released recently by the Department of Justice. As reported by BBC, Reiter told investigators that he received a call from Trump in 2006 after the department began investigating Epstein. According to the document, Trump allegedly said: 'Thank goodness you're stopping him, everyone has known he's been doing this.'
The document does not suggest any criminal wrongdoing, but it raises questions about what Trump knew regarding Epstein's behaviour at the time. The officer's name was redacted in the FBI document but later confirmed to be Michael Reiter.
Government Handling and Analysis
The Department of Justice emphasises that references in the Epstein Files do not constitute evidence of misconduct. Officials have noted that many of the Trump mentions are collected news reports, tips, or secondary material. Technical issues and privacy protections for victims have also affected how the files are released and organised.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has confirmed that the latest publication represents ongoing compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a 2025 law requiring the DOJ to make investigative material related to Epstein public. The files include over 3 million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos.
Trump's Response
President Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or improper association with Epstein, asserting that he has 'nothing to hide' and has been 'totally exonerated.' White House officials have emphasised that the volume of mentions in the files does not indicate misconduct or criminal activity.
