Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate reveal that Prince Andrew told Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell “I can’t take any more of this” in response to allegations, while other emails mention Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. The documents were made public by the House Oversight Committee, sparking renewed scrutiny on the relationships between high-profile figures and the convicted sex offender.
The email exchange, dated March 2011, shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince of York, reacting to a right-of-reply request from the Mail on Sunday about claims involving him, Epstein, and Maxwell. In his response, forwarded to Epstein, Andrew wrote, “What’s all this? I don’t know anything about this! You must SAY so please. This has NOTHING to do with me. I can’t take any more of this.” This highlights his desperation as allegations mounted, with the email among thousands of pages released by Democrats on the Congressional House Oversight Committee on Wednesday.
Committee member Congressman Suhas Subramanyam stated that Andrew has been invited to testify remotely but has not yet responded, emphasizing the ongoing investigation into Epstein’s network. The release comes after Andrew was stripped of his royal titles earlier this month due to the renewed focus on his ties to Epstein, following Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir. Andrew has consistently denied Giuffre’s allegations of sexual abuse and reached an out-of-court settlement with her in 2022 without admitting liability.
Among the emails are references to Donald Trump, with Epstein claiming in a 2011 message to Maxwell that Trump “knew about the girls” and spent hours at Epstein’s house with a victim, though the White House has denied any wrongdoing by Trump. Epstein also criticized Trump’s business practices in emails to author Michael Wolff, calling them “dirty” and alleging financial misrepresentations, such as listing gross receipts as personal income without expenses.
Epstein denied that Bill Clinton ever visited his private island, countering claims made by some accusers. In emails to journalist Landon Thomas Jr., Epstein insisted that Clinton was “NEVER EVER there,” attempting to discredit allegations while discussing other high-profile connections. The documents also show Epstein exchanging emails with Lord Mandelson as late as 2016, with the peer later sacked as UK ambassador to the US over his links to Epstein.
In response to the release, House Republicans accused Democrats of “cherry-picking” documents to create a “fake narrative” against Trump and released additional files. Meanwhile, Democratic Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva signed a petition to force a House vote on releasing all Epstein files, indicating continued political battles over the case. The White House labeled the story a “manufactured hoax,” while Republicans emphasized that no wrongdoing by Trump was alleged in the emails.
The timing of the email release coincides with Andrew’s recent loss of titles and increased pressure from US Congress, highlighting the lasting impact of Epstein’s crimes on public figures. As investigations proceed, the emails provide new insights but also underscore the challenges in uncovering the full truth, with implications for ongoing legal and political discussions around accountability and transparency.
