The Political Web: Power Across Party Lines

Neither Left nor Right — Just Power

One of the most striking aspects of Jeffrey Epstein's network is its bipartisan nature. He cultivated relationships with both Democrats and Republicans, ensuring that no single political faction could expose him without implicating their own. This cross-party leverage may explain the decade-long delay in holding him accountable.

The Clinton Connection

Bill Clinton flew on Epstein's plane at least 26 times according to flight logs. Clinton initially admitted to four trips, then six. His aide Doug Band was also a frequent presence. Clinton has denied visiting Epstein's island, though victim testimony and pilot records suggest otherwise.

The Trump Connection

Donald Trump called Epstein a "terrific guy" in a 2002 New York magazine interview, noting that Epstein "likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side." Epstein was a member of Mar-a-Lago. Trump later claimed he banned Epstein from the club, though the timeline is disputed.

George Mitchell

The former Senate Majority Leader and peace negotiator was named by Virginia Giuffre as one of the men she was directed to have sex with. Mitchell denied the allegations. He received massage sessions at Epstein's Manhattan home, according to internal scheduling documents.

The Current Reckoning

The 2025-2026 congressional hearings have intensified pressure on political figures. The February 2026 deposition schedule includes both Clintons, and congressional disclosure of previously redacted names has removed the cover of anonymity that protected many in Epstein's political orbit.