White House Denies Trump Involvement After Epstein File Mentions

 

The White House is pushing back after reports that President Donald Trump was named in justice department documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump was informed back in May by Attorney General Pam Bondi that his name appeared in the files, which contain hearsay about hundreds of individuals. However, appearing in the documents is not evidence of any wrongdoing. A spokesperson for Trump dismissed the report as "fake news," accusing Democrats and media of smearing the former president, similar to past controversies like Russia-gate. Despite these denials, an unnamed White House official confirmed to Reuters that Trump's name does indeed appear in DOJ records. Some of those files, made public in February, even included phone numbers linked to Trump’s family members. Trump supporters have grown frustrated, especially after the DOJ recently stated there was no secret “client list” tied to Epstein. During his campaign, Trump had promised to release Epstein-related files, but efforts have been stalled or redirected. Judge Robin Rosenberg recently ruled against releasing grand jury documents from Epstein’s Florida case, citing confidentiality laws. Meanwhile, legal efforts continue in New York to unseal further records from the 2019 sex-trafficking case. The DOJ and FBI maintain there is no new evidence warranting charges or investigations involving Trump. Despite this, the controversy has reignited conspiracy theories and renewed scrutiny over Trump’s past connections with Epstein, which he claims ended in 2004.


As legal and political tension builds over the Jeffrey Epstein case, the U.S. House of Representatives is stepping in. A subcommittee voted to subpoena the Justice Department for its full Epstein-related files. Though the subpoena has passed the vote, it still awaits formal approval from House Oversight Chairman James Comer. Republicans are divided. While some, like Nancy Mace, Scott Perry, and Brian Jack, joined Democrats in demanding transparency, others in the party oppose the subpoena. This infighting has fueled Democratic claims of a cover-up. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson ended the congressional session early, seen by some as an attempt to prevent further action on the Epstein case. The Epstein scandal has also drawn attention back to Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for helping Epstein abuse underage girls. Her attorney confirmed that she will meet with DOJ officials to discuss her knowledge of the case. She has also been summoned to testify remotely before the House Oversight Committee in August. Her legal team said she will make a decision on whether to testify based on that DOJ meeting. At the center of the controversy, Bondi – who initially promised explosive disclosures and claimed to possess logs and names – has now stated there is no incriminating client list and reaffirmed that Epstein died by suicide. Her reversal has enraged parts of the Trump base, who feel betrayed by the administration’s opaque handling of the issue. While no one, including Trump, has been accused of criminal wrongdoing in this matter, public pressure for accountability continues to rise. The situation highlights broader frustrations over transparency, elite protection, and unresolved questions surrounding Epstein’s network and death.

See also: (In The U.S) Tulsi Gabbard Refers Barack Obama for Criminal Prosecution Over Alleged 2016 Intel Conspiracy



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