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Fact Check: During a three-hour-long hour- deposition with Jeffrey Epstein, they asked him about Trump. He said that Trump "doesn't have a moral compass.

Fact Check: During a three-hour-long hour- deposition with Jeffrey Epstein, they asked him about Trump. He said that Trump "doesn't have a moral compass.

Published July 31, 2025
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# Fact-Check Article: Did Jeffrey Epstein Say Donald Trump "Doesn't Have a Moral Compass"? ## What We Know The claim that Jeffrey Epstein stated Don...

Fact-Check Article: Did Jeffrey Epstein Say Donald Trump "Doesn't Have a Moral Compass"?

What We Know

The claim that Jeffrey Epstein stated Donald Trump "doesn't have a moral compass" has circulated in various media outlets. According to a fact-check by Factually, Epstein did make remarks regarding Trump's moral character, specifically stating, "The moral compass just does not exist." This statement is attributed to recordings of Epstein discussing Trump, although the context and specifics of the conversation remain unclear.

Additionally, a resurfaced video from a 2010 deposition shows Epstein asserting his Fifth Amendment rights when questioned about his relationship with Trump and whether they had socialized in the presence of underage girls (Newsweek). This video has gained significant attention, especially in light of ongoing discussions about Trump’s connections to Epstein.

Analysis

The evidence surrounding Epstein's comments about Trump is mixed and requires careful consideration. The claim that Epstein explicitly said Trump "doesn't have a moral compass" is supported by the fact-check from Factually, which cites multiple sources confirming the statement. However, the lack of direct quotes or context in the reporting raises questions about the accuracy of the claim. The phrase could have been paraphrased or taken out of context, which is common in sensational reporting.

Moreover, the resurfaced video from Newsweek does not directly support the claim about the moral compass but highlights Epstein's evasiveness when discussing his relationship with Trump. This evasiveness could imply a level of complicity or awareness of wrongdoing, but it does not confirm the specific claim about Trump's moral character.

The reliability of the sources varies. Factually is a dedicated fact-checking organization, which lends credibility to their findings. In contrast, the sensational nature of media outlets like Jimmy Kimmel's show and The Daily Beast may introduce bias or exaggeration, focusing more on entertainment value than factual accuracy.

Conclusion

The claim that Jeffrey Epstein said Donald Trump "doesn't have a moral compass" is Unverified. While there are indications that Epstein made negative comments about Trump's moral character, the exact phrasing and context of those comments are not definitively established in the available sources. The evidence is insufficient to confirm the claim as it stands, and the nuances of Epstein's statements require further clarification.

Sources

  1. Fact Check: did epstein say that trump had no moral compass
  2. Video of Jeffrey Epstein Talking About Donald Trump Resurfaces
  3. Jimmy Kimmel Jokes Jeffrey Epstein Saying Trump Has “No Moral Compass”
  4. Newly discovered photos and video shed fresh light on Trump’s relationship with Epstein
  5. Epstein story a political reckoning for Trump, a moral reckoning for his backers
  6. Jeffrey Epstein’s Trump Bombshells Blew Jimmy Kimmel’s Mind

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