Trump asks Justice Department to investigate Epstein’s connections to several well-known figures

 



President Donald Trump said on Friday that he plans to direct Attorney General Pam Bondi to open a federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s ties with a number of prominent individuals. The announcement comes just days after newly released emails from the late Epstein mentioned Trump’s name.




Trump shared the directive on Truth Social, accusing political opponents of trying to revive old stories about his past interactions with Epstein. He claimed critics are using the situation to distract from what he described as their failures in government.




In his post, Trump said he wants Bondi and the Justice Department, along with the FBI, to investigate Epstein’s dealings with several public figures, including Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, and institutions like JPMorgan Chase. Trump said the purpose is to determine the nature of their connections to Epstein.




Bondi later confirmed she would move forward with the investigation and assigned Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in New York’s southern district, to lead the effort.




Earlier this year, Bondi instructed the FBI to examine Epstein files for possible release. Officials reviewed the material again and determined there was no new evidence that would support further charges. Despite that conclusion, Trump’s new request marks his strongest push yet to counter growing pressure from lawmakers to release all Epstein-related documents.




Some critics, including conservative commentators, have questioned why the administration has not simply released the files. They argue that the hesitation makes the issue appear worse.




Earlier this week, Trump tried unsuccessfully to convince Republicans in the House to block a procedural move that would force a vote on releasing the Justice Department’s Epstein files. A key GOP lawmaker held a closed-door meeting at the White House over the issue, but the administration wasn’t able to shift her position.




Speaker Mike Johnson now plans to move the vote forward, acknowledging that opposition to releasing the files no longer has enough support. Many rank-and-file Republicans are expected to back the measure.




However, Trump’s newly announced investigation could give the Justice Department grounds to delay handing over certain records. Federal agencies often refuse to release sensitive documents when a criminal investigation is still active, arguing that public disclosure could interfere with the process.




Legal analysts say the existence of an ongoing investigation may persuade some lawmakers to reconsider their push for full transparency.




Inside the administration, Trump’s handling of the Epstein issue has caused confusion. Some officials and allies have urged him to change strategy, warning that repeatedly calling the matter a hoax is drawing more attention to it. A source familiar with internal discussions said several people close to Trump believe he is receiving poor advice on the matter.




Others insist the administration simply didn’t want to reignite public interest in Epstein, especially after the release of emails mentioning Trump’s name. The messages were not sent by or to Trump, and most were written before he became president. There is no allegation that Trump engaged in criminal activity related to Epstein.




Trump has avoided taking questions from reporters since the emails were released. But on Friday he returned to Truth Social to criticize Republicans who support releasing the files, calling them misguided and claiming political opponents are using the issue to create a false narrative.




The newly reviewed Epstein emails show the late financier communicated with a wide range of powerful people. Some of his most frequent contacts included Kathryn Ruemmler, a former White House lawyer who represented him, and Larry Summers, a former Treasury secretary. There is no evidence in any of the emails that these individuals engaged in criminal activity.




Epstein also maintained a relationship with Bill Clinton in the early 2000s, including multiple flights on Epstein’s private jet for what Clinton described as foundation-related travel. Clinton later said his association with Epstein ended before he learned of Epstein’s crimes.




Financial institutions connected to Epstein have also faced scrutiny. JPMorgan ended its relationship with Epstein years before his arrest. The bank paid settlements in 2023 to Epstein survivors and the U.S. Virgin Islands but did not admit wrongdoing.




A spokesperson for the bank said the government failed to share critical information about Epstein’s crimes and emphasized that the bank regretted any past association.

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