Maria Farmer, an artist who first accused Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell of sexual assault in 1996, told the New York Times she also reported Donald Trump to law enforcement due to a concerning encounter at Epstein's office in 1995. Farmer stated she recounted this encounter to the FBI in both 1996 and 2006. She described an incident where Trump allegedly made her feel uncomfortable by staring at her legs, and overheard Epstein telling Trump that Farmer wasn't there for him. Trump's age was allegedly commented on. Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking in 2022, while Epstein died in 2019.

Farmer's account has resurfaced amid intense scrutiny of Trump's relationship with Epstein, fueled by the non-release of Epstein-related files. The White House denies Farmer's account, stating Trump ended his friendship with Epstein years ago and expelled him from his club. Trump's past comments praising Epstein and a recent report of a sexually suggestive birthday greeting sent to Epstein in 2003 have further intensified this scrutiny. Trump has called for the release of grand jury testimony in the Epstein case.

Impact Statement: Farmer's claims, despite White House denials, add to existing controversies surrounding Trump's relationship with Epstein and could further fuel political divisions.