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Former President Donald Trump recently traveled on a Gulfstream jet that was once owned by the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, during a campaign trip across several states. The flight, which took Trump from Montana to Wyoming and then to Colorado, was necessitated by mechanical issues with his usual aircraft, informally dubbed "Trump Force One." Trump's campaign team stated they were unaware of the jet's previous ownership by Epstein, learning of it only through media reports. The Gulfstream jet, now owned by Threshold Aviation Group, a California-based charter company, was previously linked to Epstein, who was arrested in 2019 for sex trafficking minors. Although the plane has a different tail number now, FAA records confirm its identity as the aircraft Epstein was aboard during his arrest. Trump's connection to Epstein dates back to the 1990s, when they were often seen together in social settings. Katelyn Previti, daughter of the jet's current owner, confirmed that her father rents out the plane through Threshold Aviation Group. While she acknowledged her father's past donations to Trump’s campaigns, she clarified that they do not share a personal or professional relationship. The jet was sold from Epstein's estate as part of asset liquidation efforts to compensate his victims. The campaign event in Aspen, where the jet was spotted, featured high-priced tickets, with some reaching up to $844,600 for exclusive access to Trump. This incident has reignited discussions about Trump's past associations with Epstein, including allegations made against him in a 2016 lawsuit.