Epstein’s client list allegations cause division among Trump supporters
The suspected list of Jeffrey Epstein’s clients, and whether or not they exist, divides up President Donald Trump’s supporters.
WASHINGTON – Top Congressional Democrats continue to pressure Trump officials to track the long-standing release of the Epstein Files. Meanwhile, the president said the files were “constructed” by rivals, and he resisted the call to simply release them.
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Attorney General Pam Bondy has convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for several months, pledging to release new information about the financial operator. The New York chief examiner ruled Epstein’s death as a suicide, but some, including many Trump’s loyalty, have questioned the discovery and whether the government is protecting Epstein’s potential clients from public places.
Bondi told Fox News host Sean Hannity on March 3, 2025 that there was a “truck load” in the Epstein file delivered to the FBI.
“It’s pissing that these people (the Biden administration) thought they could sit on this information, but I can’t,” Bondy said. “It’s a new day, we believe in transparency and that’s going to come out.”
Subsequently, on July 7, Bondi’s Justice Department revealed that a “systematic review” of the document had not guilty of the “client list” and issued a memo saying “full disclosure is not appropriate or guaranteed.”
At the Cabinet meeting on July 8th, President Donald Trump suggested that the topic was outdated news.
“Are people still talking about this guy, this creep?” he asked the reporter who asked Bondi about the memo. “That’s incredible.”
Democrats grab a tumult in the Magazine over Epstein’s memo
Following years of Trump’s fellow colleagues, the move, which the Biden administration says is hiding Epstein’s client list from the public, sparked a fuss from some within Trump’s most loyal foundation.
“The truth is, I throw it,” right-wing radio show host Alex Jones said in a July 7 video in response to the news.
“No one believes there’s a client list,” Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green posted on July 8th.
Democrats are seeking Congressional votes on the issue, seizing the division among Maga’s loyalists and releasing files.
“If you’re not hiding anything, prove it to the Americans,” said Hakeem Jeffries, a House minority leader on July 15th.
Trump says the Epstein Files were “constructed” by rivals
House Democrats have pushed Congressional action this week to put pressure on the Trump administration for greater transparency.
Rep. Marc Veasey of D-Texas introduced a resolution on July 14th requiring Trump authorities to release all uncategorized files related to Epstein and his known associates.
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, has submitted amendments to the cryptocurrency bill that would have required Bondi to store documents related to the bill and release them within 30 days until it becomes the bill.
In a rare break from Trump, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said in an interview with right-wing media personality Benny Johnson on July 15th, “We should put everything there and let people decide.”
So far, efforts have been flat.
A Republican-controlled House Committee overthrew Kanna’s amendment on July 14th, but Trump tried to raise questions about what could be included in the file on July 15th. He told reporters that the file was “constructed” by people who opposed him, naming former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, as well as former FBI director James Comey.
“Whatever she thinks she (Bondi) can trust, she should be freed,” Trump added.
“I’m bored”
Speaking to reporters later that day, Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with his continued interest in Epstein.
“It’s a grumpy mood, but it’s boring and I don’t understand why it continues,” he said. “But let them give it to you, trustworthy information. Whatever you trust, let them have it.”
The Justice Department did not respond to USA Today’s request for comment on whether Bondi would release more files following the president’s remarks.
Contributions: Sudiksha Kochi, Savannah Kuchar, Joey Garrison, Zac Anderson – USA Today
