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Former Palm Beach Police Chief: Trump Told Me in 2006 That 'Everyone' Knew About Epstein's Behavior

Jun 22, 2026 June 22, 2026 1 min read 📰 BBC Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

A former police chief revealed that Donald Trump acknowledged in 2006 that everyone was aware of Jeffrey Epstein's misconduct. This statement came during a phone call after the Department of Justice initiated investigations into Epstein. The revelation raises questions about Trump's knowledge of Epstein's actions and his response to them.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Trump's acknowledgment of Epstein's behavior raises questions about complicity and awareness among elites.

👥 Key Players

Donald Trump ACTOR
Former President of the United States
"'Thank God you are stopping him; everyone knows he was doing this.'"
Jeffrey Epstein TARGET
Convicted sex offender
"'everyone knows he was doing this.'"

⚡ Actions

Donald Trump ANNOUNCE Jeffrey Epstein
"'Thank God you are stopping him; everyone knows he was doing this.'"
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Trump informed a police chief that 'everyone' knew about Epstein's behavior in 2006.

  • Donald Trump announce Jeffrey Epstein

💡 Why It Matters

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🌐 International: This highlights the awareness of high-profile misconduct among influential figures.

📚 Background

Trump's acknowledgment of Epstein's behavior raises questions about complicity and awareness among elites.

📝 Key Evidence

"'Thank God you are stopping him; everyone knows he was doing this.'"
→ This proves Trump's awareness of Epstein's actions.
📡 Source: INTERNATIONAL
📊 Confidence: 90%
BBC Persian is generally considered a reliable source of information.

According to an FBI document released by the U.S. Department of Justice, a former police chief in Florida stated that in 2006, Donald Trump called him and said that 'everyone' was aware of Jeffrey Epstein's behavior. The released document is actually the transcript of a 2019 interview by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with the former Palm Beach police chief, who claims that Mr. Trump contacted him after the Department of Justice began investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, and said, 'Thank God you are stopping him; everyone knows he was doing this.'

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Translation confidence: 85%

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