On Saturday, September 6, model Cleo Glyde shared shocking details about Jeffrey Epstein and his connection to Donald Trump on The Daily Beast podcast. Speaking with host Joanna Coles, Glyde described her encounters with Epstein. She first met him at 22 and remained friends through the 1980s and 1990s, long before his crimes against underage girls were publicly exposed.
The Nurse Costume Incident at Trump Tower
Glyde recalled a disturbing incident in which Epstein pressured her and a friend to dress as nurses. He then took them to Trump Tower. The episode began when Epstein noticed Glyde’s white wraparound dress and said, “Oh my God, you look just like a nurse.”
Epstein then suggested a plan. According to Glyde, he said, “Why don’t we both go over to Donald’s, and you both look like nurses. I’ll just knock on the door, and it will be hilarious.”
Trump’s Reaction
When they arrived at Trump Tower in their costumes, Trump’s reaction was amusement. Glyde recalled that he “smiled and laughed” when he saw them. She believed Epstein’s goal was to show off both Trump to them and them to Trump.
Glyde also noted that Epstein seemed to enjoy the moment, thinking, “I’m literally walking down Fifth Avenue with two nurses.” She clarified that Trump’s laughter did not make her uncomfortable at the time.
Epstein’s Persona
Despite what we now know about him, Glyde described Epstein during their friendship as more like James Bond than Darth Vader. She said he carried himself like a high-society figure, mysterious and charming, almost like a modern-day Great Gatsby.
Even so, Glyde felt that she and her friend were treated as trophies. Epstein used them to impress others, particularly Trump, rather than seeing them as people.
The End of Their Friendship
Their friendship ended after a troubling incident at Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse. Glyde recounted how Epstein dragged one of her friends behind a door and whispered inappropriate things. After that, Glyde cut off all contact with him.
Thoughts on Epstein’s Death
Reflecting on Epstein’s death in August 2019, Glyde expressed deep doubt about the official suicide ruling. She told Coles, “There is no way on God’s green Earth that we have uncovered all the players involved.”
