Former Elon Musk PR Consultant Admits She 'Courted' Jeffrey Epstein to Uncover Dirt on Trump
“I courted Jeffrey Epstein,” Juleanna Glover stated, revealing her intentions to extract potentially damaging information about Donald Trump during his presidency. The influential public relations strategist, known for her role in the conservative Never Trump movement, engaged in extensive communication with Epstein, aiming to thwart Trump's political ambitions.
Over a span of 15 months, Glover exchanged dozens of emails, arranged two meetings, and participated in at least three phone calls with Epstein, as detailed in a recent analysis of the Epstein files released by the Department of Justice. Glover, who previously worked on John McCain’s presidential campaign and held positions in George W. Bush’s administration, expressed her desire to connect Epstein with a journalist capable of publishing “revealing” information about Trump.
“I came excruciatingly close,” she wrote in an op-ed, reflecting on her efforts before Epstein's death in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on trafficking charges. Just days after his passing, a prominent journalist published an article suggesting that many powerful individuals were relieved that Epstein took his secrets to the grave.
Trump's name appears numerous times in the Epstein files, and he socialized with Epstein throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Epstein once referred to Trump as his “closest friend.” However, Trump has consistently denied any allegations of wrongdoing and claims he severed ties with Epstein long before the latter faced legal scrutiny.
Characterizing the release of Epstein-related documents as a “hoax” orchestrated by Democrats, Trump has taken legal action against media outlets for what he deems false narratives regarding his connections to Epstein.
The correspondence between Glover and Epstein sheds light on the latter's extensive network as investigations into his connections continue. At the time of her interactions with Epstein, Glover was serving as a PR consultant for Elon Musk. She has denied any attempts to rehabilitate Epstein’s image.
In 2017, amid Musk's struggles with a Securities and Exchange Commission probe and rumors surrounding his drug use, Michael Wolff suggested that Epstein meet with Glover. She agreed, stating her goal was to see if Epstein would divulge information about Trump. Glover met Epstein again in 2018, emphasizing that her intention was not to seek his assistance but rather to gain his trust for strategic recommendations.
During their exchanges in August 2018, Glover discussed potential investors for Tesla while Epstein provided names for board candidates, including notable figures like Treasury Secretary Larry Summers. He also offered advice on how Musk should communicate with reporters regarding Tesla.
Glover proposed various “third-party thinkers” to challenge Trump, including former Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Throughout their interactions, she persistently suggested that Epstein meet with journalist James B. Stewart from The New York Times.
Stewart later stated he was unaware of any relationship between Glover and Epstein at the time of their meeting. He clarified that he approached Epstein due to rumors about him recruiting board members for Tesla but did not utilize any information from Epstein in his reporting.
Reflecting on her efforts, Glover noted, “I almost got Epstein to tell his story to a formidable reporter.” She emphasized the significance of her attempts over the year-long period, which she believes foreshadowed a national obsession: “What did Jeffrey Epstein know about Donald Trump?”
The White House responded to inquiries regarding Trump's connections to Epstein, asserting that he has been exonerated from any allegations related to the convicted sex offender. A spokesperson highlighted Trump's cooperation with investigations into Epstein's associates and his commitment to supporting victims.
