The Jeffrey Epstein case continues to haunt the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement and remains the sword of Damocles hanging over the US President Donald Trump. Recently, The New York Times revealed images of Epstein's Manhattan mansion interior, alongside letters of admiration from prominent figures and photos of him with various celebrities and politicians, including Trump.
To celebrate Jeffrey Epstein's 63rd birthday, friends sent tribute letters praising the wealthy financier and convicted sex offender. These letters shared a common theme: reminiscing about the regular dinner gatherings Epstein hosted at his luxurious Upper East Side mansion.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and his wife highlighted the diversity of guests in their letter, writing, "There is no limit to your curiosity." The letter, dated January 2016, was one of several compiled into a collection. "You are like a closed book to many of them but you know everything about everyone," they added.
Media mogul Mortimer Zuckerman suggested a menu that reflected the mansion's cultural atmosphere: a simple salad and other food that "would enhance Jeffrey's sexual performance."
Director Woody Allen compared the dinners to Dracula's castle, where Bela Lugosi "has three young female vampires who service the place." He praised the entertaining gatherings, which included politicians, scientists, teachers, magicians, comedians, intellectuals, journalists, and even members of royalty.
According to The New York Times, Epstein's prized property was no gloomy Transylvanian fortress. Over the years, he transformed the seven-story, 21,000-square-foot residence into a space that showcased and deepened his connections with the elite, even as his darker side lurked in the shadows. Unreleased photos and documents shed light on his lifestyle during his later years.
The mansion was one of five properties Epstein owned globally. By 2009, it had become his private retreat and salon, where he mingled with prominent intellectuals, scientists, and financiers. Visitors described Epstein as witty, intelligent, and endlessly curious. Another draw for attendees was the chance to mingle with the young, attractive women working at the mansion.
The mansion's entrance featured dozens of frames filled with prosthetic eyeballs. The central atrium displayed a sculpture of a woman in a bridal gown holding a rope.
On the first floor, Epstein hosted rotating guests, including celebrities, scholars, politicians, and business figures, in a dining room. The food was sometimes unremarkable—Woody Allen mentioned Chinese takeout buffets—but the events themselves were far from ordinary.
Photos revealed guests seated on leopard-print chairs around a large rectangular dining table. Guests recalled occasional magic performances and a blackboard brought out for guests to draw or write mathematical formulas. Epstein also preserved a map of Israel drawn on a chalkboard with Barak's signature, according to a photo reviewed by The New York Times.
A cabinet displayed framed photos of Epstein with global luminaries, including Pope John Paul II, Mick Jagger, Elon Musk, and Fidel Castro. Other photos featured Larry Summers, former President Bill Clinton and Richard Branson.
One notable photo showed Epstein with Trump and future First Lady Melania in 2000—without Maxwell in sight.
Another frame held a dollar bill signed by Bill Gates, possibly as part of a bet, with Gates writing, "I was wrong!" over George Washington's face.
According to The New York Times, Epstein's office displayed a first edition of "Lolita" —a 1955 novel about a scholar's sexual obsession with a 12-year-old girl—alongside more framed photos, including one of Epstein with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The third floor of the mansion housed Epstein's private quarters, including his bedroom, the infamous massage room, and multiple bathrooms. Photos showed a surveillance camera installed near his bedside and another camera in an adjacent room.
Victims have alleged that Epstein installed a hidden camera network throughout the mansion.
The massage room contained nude paintings, a large silver ball, chains, and shelves stocked with lubricants, according to photos published by The New York Times. Epstein frequently directed young girls—some recruited from middle schools in Queens—to massage him while he was naked. According to court records and victim interviews, he would sometimes masturbate in front of them or sexually assault them.
According to the report, an earlier collection of letters, presented to Epstein in a leather-bound album for his 50th birthday in 2003, reflected an era of his life before he was first arrested. The book included congratulatory messages from dozens of people, including Trump and Clinton. However, Trump has denied a Wall Street Journal report alleging he wrote sexually suggestive notes and drawings in the book, suing the publication for defamation. Clinton, through a spokesperson, stated he was unaware of Epstein's crimes.
By 2016, as Epstein's reputation as a sexual predator became increasingly undeniable, his social circle began to shrink. Three years later, he died in a Manhattan jail while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
The New York Times reviewed seven birthday letters sent to Epstein in 2016. In addition to messages from Zuckerman, Allen, and Barak, there were letters from linguist Noam Chomsky and his wife, entrepreneur Joichi Ito (who later resigned from M.I.T. and the board of The New York Times Company because of his ties to Epstein), and physicist Lawrence M. Krauss. Harvard biologist Martin Nowak contributed a science-themed poem.
Zuckerman, Allen, Ito, Nowak, and Bannon did not respond to requests for comment. Barak declined to comment. Chomsky's wife responded on his behalf, also declining to comment. Krauss stated he could not recall the letter but acknowledged attending "several lunches with very interesting discussions" with scientists, authors and others at Epstein's home.
A typed letter from Barak and his wife, Nili Priel, praised Epstein as a "collector of people." They concluded, "May you enjoy long and healthy life and may all of us, your friends, enjoy your table for many more years to come."
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