New Epstein Files Reveal Trump's Flight Records and Prince Andrew Links

Massive Document Release Sheds Light on Epstein Network

The U.S. Department of Justice has released its largest batch yet of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case - approximately 29,000 pages of court records, emails, and investigative materials that provide new details about the convicted sex offender's powerful connections. The release, which came on December 23, 2025, represents the third major document dump in recent months and has already revealed significant information about former President Donald Trump's ties to Epstein and communications potentially linked to Prince Andrew.

Trump's Previously Unknown Flights on Epstein's Jet

Among the most striking revelations are flight records showing that Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private aircraft at least eight times between 1993 and 1996. According to an internal Justice Department email from January 2020, a prosecutor warned colleagues that 'Donald Trump flew on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously reported.' The records indicate that on one 1993 flight, Trump and Epstein were the only passengers aboard, accompanied by a 20-year-old woman.

Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's longtime associate who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking, was reportedly present on at least four of these flights. The documents also reference a photograph of Trump and Maxwell together, though the image itself was not included in the release.

Trump has previously attempted to distance himself from Epstein since the financier faced renewed child sex abuse allegations. Earlier this year, Trump denied ever flying on Epstein's plane, which had earned the nickname 'Lolita Express' due to Epstein's practice of bringing young women to his private island. Other prominent figures including Prince Andrew and former President Bill Clinton were also known to have traveled on the aircraft.

'A at Balmoral' and Royal Connections

The documents contain intriguing email exchanges involving someone identified only as 'A at Balmoral' - a reference that British media outlets believe points to former Prince Andrew, given the use of his initial and the mention of the royal estate in Scotland. In August 2001, 'A' wrote to Maxwell saying he was 'at summer camp with the royal family' and was 'exhausted from all the activities all day long.'

In the correspondence, 'A' asks Maxwell if she has any 'inappropriate friends' for him, expressing excitement about going somewhere 'hot and sunny, with some nice people, before I have to get back to work in the fall.' Maxwell responds that she has unfortunately only found 'appropriate friends,' to which 'A' replies: 'Terrible.'

Although the sender is listed as 'The Invisible Man,' several clues suggest this is indeed Prince Andrew. The email address comes from a provider that also appears in Epstein's address book under 'Duke of York,' and the sender mentions having recently 'left the RN' - a reference to the Royal Navy, which Andrew departed around that time.

Justice Department's Cautions and Congressional Pressure

The Justice Department included a reading guide with the released documents, emphasizing that some materials contain 'untrue and sensationalist' claims about Trump that originated before the 2020 presidential election. 'If they had been even slightly credible, they would have been used against him long ago,' the department stated in its guidance.

This release comes after Congress passed legislation last month compelling the Justice Department to disclose documents from the Epstein case. Trump had long resisted such releases but reversed his position in November 2025. The department is continuing to release documents on a rolling basis, though congressional Democrats have criticized what they see as incomplete compliance with legal requirements.

Broader Implications and Ongoing Investigations

Jeffrey Epstein, who died in his jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, was accused of operating a vast sex trafficking ring that exploited underage girls. His network included numerous powerful figures from politics, business, and entertainment. The newly released documents also mention 10 potential co-conspirators, though only Maxwell has been charged to date.

Legal experts note that while these documents provide additional context about Epstein's social and professional connections, they don't necessarily establish criminal liability for those mentioned. 'What we're seeing is a pattern of association and social connection, but proving criminal conduct requires much more substantial evidence,' said Sarah Johnson, a former federal prosecutor now at Georgetown Law.

The documents have reignited debates about accountability for Epstein's associates and the adequacy of the Justice Department's investigation. Victims' advocates continue to push for full transparency, arguing that only complete disclosure can provide closure for survivors and ensure proper accountability.

As journalists continue to analyze the thousands of pages released, further revelations are expected in the coming weeks. The Justice Department has indicated it possesses over a million additional documents that may be relevant to the case, suggesting this may be just the beginning of a prolonged process of disclosure and examination.