New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- US President Donald Trump defended himself against allegations related to Jeffrey Epstein in a post on Truth Social, alleging a conspiracy to damage his presidency.

"Not only wasn't I friendly with Jeffrey Epstein but, based upon information that has just been released by the Department of Justice, Epstein and a SLEAZEBAG lying 'author' named Michael Wolff, conspired in order to damage me and/or my Presidency," Trump wrote.

Trump also took aim at his political opponents: "So much for the Radical Left's hope against hope, some of whom I'll be suing."

Trump went on to deny ever visiting Epstein's private island, contrasting himself with Democrats he criticized: "Additionally, unlike so many people that like to 'talk'...