Edith Hejberg
Pressure around the epstein files continues and The issue has split MAGA supporters and prompted bipartisan calls in Congress for full disclosure.
In May Donald Trump was briefed that his name appeared in The Epstein Files. The administration insists there is still no wrongdoings from the president.
Trump Briefed on Epstein Files in May Meeting
In a May briefing at the White House, Attorney General Pam Bondi informed President Trump that his name appeared in documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, sources familiar with the discussion told CNN.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche also attended the meeting, which officials described as routine in nature.
Not the Focus, But Noteworthy
White House officials emphasized that Trump’s name was not the central subject of the briefing. Bondi reportedly mentioned that numerous high-profile individuals appeared in the documents.
However, no “client list” was uncovered, nor was there evidence contradicting the conclusion that Epstein died by suicide.
Unverified Claims Dismissed
According to sources close to the Justice Department’s review, many of the claims involving Trump were deemed unsubstantiated and not credible.
The files reportedly included a range of allegations lacking sufficient evidence to warrant further investigation.
Trump’s Epstein Connection: Context Matters
Trump’s name appearing in the documents isn’t entirely unexpected, given his past social ties to Epstein in the 1990s New York elite scene.
Like many prominent figures of that era, Trump had a loose association with Epstein, who often cultivated celebrity relationships to boost his image.
White House Downplays the News
“This is not surprising,” one official stated, referencing binders Bondi previously distributed that included mentions of Trump.
The administration insists there’s nothing new here and no indication of wrongdoing by the president.
Trump’s Camp Fires Back at Critics
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung was blunt in his defense: “The fact is that the President kicked him out of his club for being a creep.”
He dismissed the coverage as politically motivated, comparing it to past controversies like the Russia investigation.
Bondi’s Role Sparks Internal Frustration
Inside the White House, frustration has been simmering over Bondi’s decision not to redact Trump’s name from documents handed out publicly in February.
Some officials believe she failed to protect the president during a politically sensitive moment.
Trump’s Public Denial Doesn’t Align with Briefing
Trump recently denied that Bondi ever told him he was named in the Epstein files, stating, “She’s given us just a very quick briefing.”
That claim contradicts multiple accounts of the May meeting and the DOJ’s official summary of the discussion.
Pressure Mounts Over Lack of Transparency
Trump has faced mounting criticism, even from within his own base, for not releasing more Epstein-related documents.
The issue has split MAGA supporters and prompted bipartisan calls in Congress for full disclosure.
49WSJ Letter Story Fuels New Controversy
A Wall Street Journal report last week revealed a 2003 birthday album given to Epstein that included a letter allegedly signed by Trump and an outline of a naked woman. Trump denied authoring the letter and has since filed a lawsuit against the Journal over the story’s publication.
