Epstein sounded 'dementia' alarm over Trump as President 'couldn't recognise friends'

An email from Jeffrey Epstein suggests that people around Donald Trump were worried about his health as early as 2017. According to the email, some attendees at a dinner with Trump were concerned about possible dementia, noting that he “couldn’t recognize old friends” and was wearing “tons of makeup.” The message was sent on December 29, 2017, during Trump’s first term, and was part of a conversation between Epstein and journalist Michael Wolff, who has contributed to USA Today and The Hollywood Reporter. Epstein’s full message read: “Some at dinner with Donald last night were concerned about dementia. Tons of makeup. Did not recognize old friends.”

This email emerged as part of a massive government disclosure of documents related to Epstein, the late convicted sex offender. The release marks the largest set of public records about Epstein since new legislation required such files to be made public last year.

The exchange has reignited questions about Trump’s health, suggesting that concerns may have been circulating for years. Speculation around his well-being has been fueled by reports of unusual bruising, dozing off during meetings, and memory lapses. Trump was already the oldest person to assume the presidency when he began his second term, a fact that has further intensified public scrutiny of his physical and cognitive condition. Recent reporting even highlights Trump’s major health fears and patterns of cognitive decline that some observers say cannot be ignored.

Despite these rumors, Trump has consistently denied any health issues. He released the results of medical and cognitive exams, including an MRI, insisting that his results were “as good as they’ve ever seen.” When The New York Times reported on his health, he reacted strongly online, accusing the outlet of spreading “FAKE reports” intended to “libel and demean” him. Coverage from outlets like NBC and Fox News shows that these disputes over his health continue to attract attention and spark debate.

This email adds another layer to the ongoing discussion about presidential health, showing that even close acquaintances may have noticed warning signs years ago. Further coverage of Trump’s alarming patterns and public moments reinforces how these issues have remained in the spotlight.