A provocative post on X by filmmaker Morgan J. Freeman on August 9, 2025, has reignited controversy over alleged ties between President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, accusing both of involvement in sex trafficking. Freeman vowed to post daily, stating, “TRUMP & EPSTEIN ARE SEX TRAFFICKERS!!! I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared,” per @morganjfreeman on X. The claim, lacking concrete evidence in the post, aligns with ongoing social media debates about Epstein’s files, which some allege have been suppressed.
Freeman’s accusations echo sentiments on X, where users like @BlueATLGeorgia have pointed to Trump’s documented connections to Epstein, including hosting him and flying on his private jet seven times in the 1990s, five of which involved underage girls later identified as trafficking victims, per @Peaked1nterest. A 1997 lawsuit named Trump and Epstein as co-defendants, alleging the assault of a 13-year-old girl, though the case was dropped after reported threats, per @tizzywoman. These claims remain unproven in court, and Trump has denied wrongdoing, stating in 2019 that he cut ties with Epstein after a dispute, per Reuters.
The Justice Department and FBI announced on July 6 that no Epstein “client list” exists and his death was ruled a suicide, contradicting earlier statements by Attorney General Pam Bondi about reviewing such a list, per NPR. This has fueled speculation, with posts like @ReallyAmerican1 citing author Michael Wolff’s claim that Epstein had compromising photos of Trump with young girls, though these allegations lack corroboration. Trump dismissed the files as a “hoax” on Truth Social, saying, “Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax,” per CNN. He suggested the FBI investigate it as a Democratic plot, per The Guardian.
Key points of the controversy include:
- Freeman’s Claim: Alleges Trump and Epstein engaged in sex trafficking, per X post.
- Epstein Files: Justice Department says no client list exists; Trump calls it a hoax.
- Social Media Buzz: X posts amplify unverified allegations of Trump’s involvement.
Critics, including @JoJoFromJerz, have pointed to Trump’s defense attorney reportedly offering immunity to Ghislaine Maxwell for testimony, adding to the online firestorm, per X posts. However, these claims remain inconclusive without verified evidence. The House Oversight Committee’s July 23 vote to subpoena Epstein-related files reflects ongoing public and political pressure for transparency, per The New York Times. As Freeman’s posts continue, the debate over Trump’s Epstein ties remains a polarizing topic on social media and beyond.
