Maria Farmer, one of the earliest women to accuse Jeffrey Epstein of abuse, has described a disturbing 1995 encounter involving Donald Trump at Epstein’s Manhattan office. Speaking to The New York Times, Farmer alleged that Trump stared at her bare legs, prompting Epstein to intervene and tell him, “No, no. She’s not here for you.”
Her account surfaces amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein’s connections to powerful men, as the Trump administration faces pressure over the Epstein files, despite a recent Department of Justice review led by Pam Bondi concluding there is no further evidence to release.
Trump has publicly called for the release of all Epstein-related documents.
The Encounter: “She’s Not Here for You”
Farmer, now in her late 50s, said the incident occurred in 1995 when she was considering work for Epstein and arrived at his New York office wearing running shorts. Trump, then a real estate mogul, entered the room in a suit and began hovering near her, she claimed.
“I was scared,” she told The New York Times, adding that Trump stared at her legs until Epstein entered and told him, “She’s not here for you.” According to Farmer, the two men left the room and continued discussing her outside, allegedly “as if I were 16.”
Farmer later worked for Epstein between 1995 and 1996, originally to acquire art on his behalf. She claimed her role evolved into monitoring young women, girls, and celebrities entering and leaving Epstein’s Upper East Side townhouse. She and her sister Annie both testified at Ghislaine Maxwell’s 2021 trial.
White House Responds: “Trump Was Never There”
In response to Farmer’s claims, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung issued a strong denial on Friday.
“The president was never in Epstein’s office,” Cheung said. “In fact, President Trump kicked him out of his club for being a creep.”
Farmer’s account adds to a series of resurfaced allegations and speculation linking Trump to Epstein. While Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, past photos and documents have drawn attention to his on-and-off relationship with Epstein in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Context: Rising Tensions Over Epstein Files
Farmer’s remarks follow recent public backlash against Melania Trump, who was criticized online after posting amid the controversy. Social media users accused her of downplaying or ignoring the ongoing outrage over Epstein’s network.
As the debate continues, Farmer maintains that she urged the FBI to investigate those in Epstein’s inner circle—including Trump—and continues to call for full transparency.
“It’s not about politics,” she said in the interview. “It’s about holding the powerful accountable.”
