Donald Trump dismissed a request for comment with a straightforward six-word statement after newly uncovered photos and video footage were made public, revealing more information about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Trump claimed during his most recent presidential campaign that he would have “no problem” releasing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
The president’s promise was partially fulfilled in February 2025 when Attorney General Pamela Bondi released the so-called “first phase” of declassified Epstein files; however, by July, Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) declared that it had found “no basis” to release more files. In its announcement earlier this month, the DOJ also claimed to have found “no incriminating” client list.
Some members of the public speculated that Trump was “hiding” information about Epstein because of the decision…
