The Daily Beast Podcast Why Epstein's Shadow Still Haunts Trump
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Dec 25, 2025 
Join Michael Wolff, a prolific journalist renowned for his insights on Trump, along with models Stacey Williams and Cleo Glyde, and journalist Tina Brown. They delve into the shadow of Epstein over Trump, exploring how their paths entwined. Stacey recounts a shocking experience with Trump and Epstein during her modeling days, while Cleo shares her unnerving encounters in the fashion scene. Tina provides historical context about the Epstein investigation, revealing the complexities of power, influence, and the haunting legacy of their legacies.
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Epstein And Trump: Deep, Lingering Entanglement
- Michael Wolff argues Epstein's life and Trump's life were deeply intertwined across the 1990s and 2000s.
- That long relationship explains why Epstein's files loom as an ongoing political and reputational threat to Trump.
Model Stacey Williams Describes Tower Incident
- Stacey Williams recounts being groped by Donald Trump in front of Jeffrey Epstein at Trump Tower and freezing in shock.
- She describes Epstein's enraged reaction afterward and ended contact soon after.
Private Plane Advance And Friendship Shift
- Cleo Glyde describes Epstein’s sudden sexual advance on a private plane and her shocked reaction.
- She says Epstein stopped after she resisted and that the episode marked a downturn in their friendship.
