Tom Barrack, a longtime associate of former U.S. President Donald Trump and a prominent investor, maintained contact with financier Jeffrey Epstein over several years, according to files reviewed by CBS News. The records show that Barrack networked and socialized with Epstein across an extended period.
Barrack held an informal advisory role during Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and later served as chair of Trump’s inauguration committee. He also acted as an outside adviser on diplomatic and economic matters during the early stage of the Trump administration. The documents obtained indicate that Epstein and Barrack communicated and met while Barrack was an influential figure in political and business circles.
The files reviewed by CBS News include correspondence and scheduling records. These documents describe social interactions and professional networking between Barrack and Epstein. The records show multiple instances where Barrack and Epstein met or planned to meet in person. The communications also suggest the two men used their connections to reach other high-profile individuals in finance, politics, and business.
Epstein, a financier with a wide network of elite contacts, had been known to cultivate relationships with powerful figures. The files indicate that Barrack was among those in Epstein’s circle of recurring contacts. The records show that Barrack attended social gatherings where Epstein was present. Some entries refer to shared dinners and events. Other notes reference calls and messages exchanged between them.
CBS News reviewed travel logs, email messages, and other internal notes. These materials show Barrack’s name included among individuals Epstein contacted over a period of years. Some entries list Barrack as a guest or planned guest at events organized or attended by Epstein. In some cases, the records show efforts to arrange meetings between Barrack, Epstein, and third parties.
The documents do not provide a full account of the content of their conversations. They do show repeated attempts to coordinate schedules. In several instances, the records reference follow-ups on potential business or networking opportunities. The nature and outcome of those opportunities are not fully detailed in the available files.
Barrack has been a well-known figure in real estate and private equity. His business activities and political connections gave him access to senior officials and wealthy investors. Epstein, before his arrest, similarly operated in high-net-worth and political circles. The documents suggest that their relationship spanned both social and professional environments.
CBS News reported that the files include calendar entries and contact references maintained by Epstein’s office. These materials list Barrack as a recurring point of contact. Some entries note communication through assistants or intermediaries. The records also suggest that both men used their established networks to open or maintain lines of communication with other prominent individuals.
The reviewed materials do not indicate that Barrack faced charges related to his interactions with Epstein based on the records described. The documents show patterns of ongoing communication rather than isolated contact. They also show that Barrack was one of several well-connected figures with whom Epstein regularly interacted.
The extent to which the relationship influenced broader political or financial decisions is not fully detailed in the documents seen by CBS News. The files provide evidence of sustained contact between Barrack and Epstein over a number of years. They show Barrack’s presence within Epstein’s broader circle of influential acquaintances and contacts.
