An alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein has claimed that recordings exist involving Donald Trump that, if made public, would be politically devastating — a statement that has reignited controversy surrounding the late financier’s network and the powerful figures once associated with him.

The accuser made the remarks during a recent interview, asserting that tapes connected to Epstein’s circle contain material involving the former president. No recordings have been publicly produced, and no court has verified the existence of such tapes.

Still, the claim alone was enough to spark renewed debate online and in political circles.

Jeffrey Epstein, who was arrested in 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges involving minors, cultivated relationships with numerous high-profile individuals over decades. His case has remained a focal point of public scrutiny since his death in federal custody later that year. The official indictment outlining the charges against him was published by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, detailing allegations of a trafficking scheme spanning years.

Trump has acknowledged knowing Epstein socially in the 1990s and early 2000s but has repeatedly denied any involvement in criminal activity related to Epstein’s conduct. He has also stated that he distanced himself from Epstein long before the financier’s arrest.