Fact check: How many times did Donald Trump visit Jeffrey Epstein's private island in the US Virgin Islands?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, there is no documented evidence that Donald Trump ever visited Jeffrey Epstein's private island in the US Virgin Islands, known as Little St. James ^{[1] [2]}. Trump has consistently denied visiting the island, stating in interviews that he "never went to his island, fortunately" and that he "turned it down" when invited ^{[3] [1] [2]}.

Trump has also claimed that he "threw [Epstein] out" of his club after Epstein hired people who worked for Trump, suggesting a deterioration in their relationship ^[4]. Multiple fact-checking sources confirm that no records exist of Trump visiting the private island ^{[1] [2]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important contextual information about the broader Trump-Epstein relationship and the ongoing legal controversies. The analyses reveal that there has been significant public interest in Epstein-related files and their potential connection to various high-profile individuals, including Trump ^[5].

A crucial missing element is that while Trump denies visiting the island, he has acknowledged in his statements that "a lot of people did" visit Epstein's island ^[2], indicating awareness of the island's role as a destination for other individuals. The analyses also reference Trump's denial of being briefed about his name appearing in Epstein files ^[6], suggesting there may be other documented connections between Trump and Epstein beyond the island visits.

The Florida judge's denial of the Trump administration's request to release Epstein files ^[5] indicates ongoing legal battles over transparency regarding Epstein's associations, which could potentially reveal additional context about various relationships.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself does not contain misinformation, as it is posed as a factual inquiry. However, the framing "How many times" could potentially create an assumption that visits occurred, when the evidence suggests zero visits took place ^{[1] [2]}.

The question's focus solely on island visits may inadvertently narrow the scope of inquiry about the Trump-Epstein relationship, potentially overlooking other documented interactions or connections that don't involve the private island. This selective focus could benefit those seeking to minimize scrutiny of the broader relationship while allowing critics to maintain that the specific island question has been definitively answered.