Trump’s Right Hand Man–DISTURBING Epstein Messages

Newly released government documents expose how a top Trump confidant maintained extensive contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for nearly a decade after his criminal conviction, raising serious questions about vetting and judgment in elite political circles.

Story Snapshot

Tom Barrack, Trump’s inauguration chair and Middle East diplomat, exchanged over 100 texts and emails with Epstein from 2009-2016
Contact began just months after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor and continued through Trump’s 2016 campaign
Documents reveal business introductions to powerful figures including Peter Thiel and Qatari royalty, plus a disturbing 2016 request for child photos
No evidence suggests Barrack committed crimes, but the relationship highlights troubling elite access patterns post-conviction

Trump Confidant’s Post-Conviction Epstein Connection Revealed

Justice Department documents released in February 2025 detail extensive communications between billionaire Tom Barrack and Jeffrey Epstein spanning 2009 to 2016. Barrack, founder of Colony Capital and a decades-long Trump associate, sent his first message to Epstein in September 2009 following the financier’s release from jail. The email read: “Thinking about u, hope u r good and life is calm again.” This initiated years of personal and professional exchanges that continued even as Barrack assumed prominent roles in Trump’s political orbit, including chairing the 2017 inauguration and serving as Middle East envoy.

Business Dealings and Elite Networking Activities

The documents expose Epstein’s efforts to leverage Barrack for business introductions and elite access. Between 2010 and 2012, Epstein connected Barrack with financier Nicole Junkermann and proposed business ventures. In January 2012, Barrack attempted to broker a deal selling Epstein’s New York mansion to Qatari Prime Minister Sheik Hamad, arranging a property viewing where nude photographs were reportedly removed beforehand. Epstein also purchased one million dollars in Colony Capital stock during this period. These transactions illustrate how convicted offenders can exploit relationships with politically connected individuals to rehabilitate their standing and access powerful networks.

Disturbing 2016 Communication and Timeline Concerns

Among the most troubling revelations is a 2016 email where Epstein requested: “Send photos of you and child.. – make me smile.” The context remains unclear, but the timing coincides with Barrack’s involvement in Trump’s presidential campaign. The relationship persisted through Barrack’s diplomatic appointments as ambassador to Turkey and special envoy to Syria under Trump’s administration. While documents show no evidence Barrack passed information to Trump or participated in Epstein’s criminal activities, the sustained contact with a registered sex offender by someone in sensitive government positions raises fundamental questions about judgment and security protocols that should concern every American.

Pattern of Scandal and Accountability Questions

This Epstein connection represents just one item in a broader pattern. In 2019, investor group Blackwells Capital labeled Barrack a “magnet for scandals,” citing his involvement with Epstein, Harvey Weinstein’s company bid, Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch financing, and Mueller probe scrutiny related to Rick Gates payments. Congressional investigations also examined Barrack’s role in Saudi nuclear technology lobbying. The累积 effect demonstrates how elite networks can insulate powerful individuals from accountability that ordinary citizens would face immediately. For conservatives who value transparency and equal justice under law, these revelations underscore the need for rigorous vetting of all political appointees regardless of personal relationships or fundraising capabilities.

The documents contain no allegations of criminal activity by Barrack himself, and Trump has consistently denied wrongdoing in past Epstein associations, which reportedly ended around 2004-2007. However, the failure of systems designed to identify and address such compromising relationships represents a serious governance concern. As Trump’s administration works to drain the swamp and restore constitutional principles, these revelations remind us why thorough background checks and ethical standards cannot be compromised for political expediency or personal loyalty.