A former Trump casino executive says he once had to scold Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein for bringing a 19-year-old girl into the casino after hours, contradicting the president's claims that he barely knew Epstein.
Jack O'Donnell, who ran the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City during the late 1980s, said that Trump and Epstein were frequent visitors and "pretty good buddies," according to Mediate. He recalled a specific incident where the pair arrived at the casino around 1:30 a.m. with three women, one of whom was a 19-year-old tennis star, according to a gaming commission inspector familiar with her identity.
The New Jersey Casino Control Commission, alerted to the underage guest, chose not to penalize Trump but issued a stern warning. O'Donnell said he was instructed to deliver it personally.
"They made me call him and I had to, believe it or not, read him the Riot Act about this action because they gave him a break," said O'Donnell. "I had to call him and say, 'Look, they've given you a break this time, but if this happens again, the fine is gonna be substantial and it's gonna be on your head."
He also recalled warning Trump against continuing his association with Epstein, especially in such a public setting. Trump, who once claimed he only knew Epstein in passing, is now facing renewed scrutiny over the extent of their relationship.
On Wednesday, Trump lashed out on Truth Social, calling renewed attention to the case a "Jeffrey Epstein Hoax" and distancing himself from what he called his "PAST supporters."
Whether this latest revelation from O'Donnell leads to further disclosures remains to be seen, but calls for a more thorough investigation into Epstein's ties with high-profile figures continue to intensify.
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