Newly released Epstein flight logs include notable anchor known as ‘the most trusted man in America’

A new batch of Epstein flight logs has revealed another unexpected name — legendary news anchor Walter Cronkite, once known as “the most trusted man in America.”

The recently released documents, part of the ongoing “Jeffrey Epstein files,” continue to shed light on the late financier’s social and travel circles. While numerous famous figures appear in the records, officials emphasize that inclusion on the flight list does not imply involvement in any wrongdoing.

According to the latest release from the House Oversight Committee on October 17, Cronkite’s name appeared on a flight log showing he traveled on Epstein’s private jet in January 2007, just two years before his death.

Records indicate that the then 90-year-old journalist flew from Newark, New Jersey, to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands — a location near Epstein’s private islands — along with seven other passengers, including Epstein himself.

Cronkite, who anchored the CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1981, was celebrated for his coverage of major historical moments such as the moon landing, the Vietnam War, and the Kennedy assassination. He earned numerous honors, including an Emmy and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The latest file release also includes testimony from former U.S. attorney Alex Acosta, who in 2008 arranged a plea deal allowing Epstein to avoid federal prosecution. Acosta defended his decision, citing challenges with witnesses and evidence that might have undermined the case.

Cronkite’s inclusion joins a long list of well-known figures — among them Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Bill Gates, and Donald Trump — though authorities stress that appearing in the logs does not indicate guilt or awareness of Epstein’s crimes.