Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein have reignited controversy by referencing Donald Trump, drawing renewed attention to their past interactions. The documents, part of more than 23,000 records turned over to House Democrats, include cryptic exchanges that some believe suggest deeper ties. Epstein’s brother, Mark Epstein, responded cautiously, saying he “wouldn’t be surprised” if more messages appeared, while avoiding any direct confirmation.

One of the most discussed emails, from April 2011, contains Epstein’s description of Trump as “the dog that hasn’t barked,” along with a vague claim that an unnamed victim had spent “hours at my house with him.” The lack of context has fueled debate about what the message may have implied.

Another email from 2015 shows journalist Michael Wolff warning Epstein that CNN might question Trump about their relationship. Epstein asked what Trump’s response should be, and Wolff suggested letting Trump “hang himself” politically—an exchange that has added to public curiosity.

By 2019, Epstein wrote that Trump allegedly knew “about the girls,” while also referencing Ghislaine Maxwell. The message offers little explanation, and the meaning remains uncertain.

Following the release of the emails, Trump dismissed the revelations and accused Democrats of using the Epstein case for political gain. His campaign reiterated that the messages “prove nothing” and repeated his claim that he had previously expelled Epstein from Mar-a-Lago.

Trump’s team emphasized that both men living in Palm Beach at the same time did not imply wrongdoing and urged the public not to draw conclusions from incomplete documents.

Despite these responses, the disclosures have drawn widespread attention. Many observers have questioned why certain emails were released while others remain unseen, and whether additional records could surface.

The timing of the release, the cryptic nature of the messages, and Mark Epstein’s guarded remarks have all fueled speculation. For now, the emails raise more questions than answers, ensuring the controversy will continue.