President Donald Trump continued Wednesday to dismiss calls inside his personal get together for extra transparency into the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and made claims, with out proof, that the controversy was designed to undermine him.
In a prolonged social media put up, which included references to the president’s earlier claims concerning the 2017 Russian election interference probe, Trump blamed Democrats for creating what he known as a “rip-off” and “hoax.”
“Their new SCAM is what we are going to endlessly name the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have purchased into this ‘b——–,’ hook, line, and sinker,” he wrote.
Trump and Legal professional Common Pam Bondi have come underneath fireplace from conservatives on the Hill and throughout the nation for declining to launch the Epstein probe recordsdata of their entirety.
The Justice Division and FBI final week said they discovered no proof the deceased financier saved a “shopper listing” of associates whom he blackmailed or conspired with to victimize dozens of girls.
Donald Trump walks on the South Garden of the White Home after returning on Marine One on July 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Home Speaker Mike Johnson mentioned Tuesday that Bondi should explain the administration’s dealing with of the case particularly after she advised Fox Information in February that Epstein’s alleged “shopper listing” was “sitting on my desk now to assessment.”
Johnson additionally didn’t rule out responding to rising calls from Republican lawmakers to have Epstein’s convicted affiliate, Ghislaine Maxwell, testify earlier than Congress.
“I am for transparency. We’re intellectually constant on this,” Johnson mentioned when requested about Maxwell doubtlessly testifying earlier than Congress.
In his put up, Trump disavowed those that deal with the Epstein story reasonably than his accomplishments.
“Let these weaklings proceed ahead and do the Democrats work, do not even take into consideration speaking of our unbelievable and unprecedented success, as a result of I do not need their help anymore!” Trump mentioned.
Trump later doubled down on the messaging within the Oval Workplace, the place he was holding a bilateral assembly with Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
ABC Information Chief White Home Correspondent Mary Bruce pressed Trump on why he was now labeling the difficulty a “hoax.”
“Has your legal professional common advised you this was a hoax? What proof have you ever seen of that?” Bruce requested the president.
“The legal professional common, no. I do know it is a hoax,” Trump insisted, with out offering any proof.
Donald Trump meets with Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa (L) within the Oval Workplace of the White Home in Washington, DC, on July 16, 2025.
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He then continued to argue, with out proof, that this was perpetuated by Democrats, blasting Republicans who at the moment are demanding transparency.
“It was a hoax. It is all been a giant hoax. It is perpetrated by the Democrats and a few silly Republicans and silly Republicans fall into the online. And they also attempt to do the Democrats work. The Democrats are good for nothing apart from these hoaxes,” Trump advised ABC’s Bruce.
Requested if he’s successfully disowning this group of his supporters, Trump mentioned, “Yeah I misplaced plenty of religion in sure individuals as a result of they acquired duped by Democrats.”
Trump then once more got here to Bondi’s protection, regardless of rising strain on her to make clear her previous feedback on Epstein and even requires her resignation.
“I actually suppose that she’s finished superb,” Trump mentioned. “She says, ‘I gave you all of the credible data’ and if she finds any extra credible data, she’ll give that too. What extra can she do than that? I imply, actually, what extra can she do?”
He then tried to shift focus, saying Epstein “is lifeless, he is gone” and argued there are extra vital issues to deal with.
As he wrapped up the press gaggle within the Oval Workplace and reporters have been directed to depart the room, ABC’s Bruce requested the president instantly: “Is your identify in these recordsdata? Is that why they are not being absolutely launched?”
Trump pointed to the door and solely mentioned “thanks.”
