Trump’s Cabinet and Inner Circle: The Sex Offense Roster
A documented look at the allegations, convictions, and Epstein ties in Trump’s second administration.
The Gist:
This isn’t a handful of isolated scandals. The president ’s confirmed Cabinet includes members with documented allegations and payouts. His appointees, nominees, and closest allies include convicted sex offenders, men accused of assault, and figures tied to child exploitation lawsuits. In several cases, there are documented social or travel ties to Jeffrey Epstein’s network—at the highest levels of government.
When you start adding it up, it’s not just a scandal here and there—it’s a pattern. The current Trump administration includes confirmed Cabinet members, high-profile appointees, and long-time allies who have faced sexual misconduct allegations, criminal convictions, or paid settlements hidden behind NDAs.
Confirmed Cabinet Members with Allegations or Convictions
Donald Trump — President
Accused by roughly two dozen women of sexual misconduct over decades. In 2023, a civil jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll.
Epstein connection: Socialized with Epstein in NY and Palm Beach in the 1990s–2000s; took multiple flights on Epstein’s jet; Mar-a-Lago cited in court filings as where a teenage staffer was recruited; once called Epstein a “terrific guy” who liked women “on the younger side.”
Pete Hegseth — Secretary of Defense (Confirmed 51–50 Senate vote)
Paid $50,000 in 2020 to settle a 2017 sexual assault accusation. No charges filed; Hegseth denies wrongdoing.
Epstein connection: No credible link found.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — Secretary of Health & Human Services (Confirmed 52–48)
Accused of groping a babysitter in the late 1990s; has acknowledged and apologized.
Epstein connection: Publicly admitted flying twice on Epstein’s jet in the 1990s with family; denies wrongdoing.
Linda McMahon — Secretary of Education (Confirmed 51–45)
Named in a lawsuit alleging she enabled child exploitation by a WWE employee during her tenure as CEO; she denies wrongdoing.
Epstein connection: No credible link found.
Appointees and Nominees Not Subject to Confirmation (or Withdrawn)
Lawrence Taylor — Presidential Youth Fitness Council
Convicted in 2011 of misdemeanor sexual misconduct with a minor; registered sex offender; later arrested for failing to update registry in 2021 and 2024.
Epstein connection: No credible link found.
Corey Lewandowski — Former Campaign Manager, Ongoing Ally
Accused in 2021 by GOP donor Trashelle Odom of unwanted sexual advances; also accused in 2017 by singer Joy Villa of groping her. Denies allegations.
Epstein connection: No credible link found.
Matt Gaetz — Attorney General Nominee (Withdrawn)
Under investigation for alleged sex trafficking and sexual misconduct with a minor. Denies wrongdoing.
Epstein connection: No evidence of personal ties, but hired an attorney who previously represented Epstein.
Elon Musk — “Efficiency Czar” Nominee
Accused of sexual misconduct by a SpaceX flight attendant; reportedly settled for $250,000 under NDA. Musk denies the allegation.
Epstein connection: Photographed with Ghislaine Maxwell at a 2014 event; says she photobombed him.
Trump-Connected Figures and Allies
Joshua Kindred — Trump-Appointed Federal Judge (Resigned 2024)
Resigned after a misconduct probe found “inappropriately sexualized relationship” with a law clerk and dishonesty in official testimony.
Epstein connection: No credible link found.
John McEntee — Former White House Aide, Project 2025 Figure
Accused of sending sexually explicit messages to young women, including an 18-year-old, via social media in 2024.
Epstein connection: No credible link found.
Matt Schlapp — CPAC Chair & Trump Ally
Multiple allegations of sexual assault against male staffers; settled one lawsuit for $480,000 via insurance.
Epstein connection: No credible link found.
Robert Preston Morris — Former Campaign Advisor
Indicted in 2025 for alleged child sex abuse in the 1980s involving a victim as young as 12.
Epstein connection: No credible link found.