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The Epstein files are over 6 million pages of documents, images and videos detailing the criminal activities of American financier and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his social circle of public figures that included politicians and celebrities.
Convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein cultivated a social circle of public figures that included politicians and celebrities. This fueled conspiracy theories that Epstein kept a list of clients to whom he had trafficked young girls, that he used it to blackmail them, and that he was killed by them, instead of suicide as officially reported.
The United States Justice Department (DOJ) released a memo on July 7, 2025, saying there was no list and "no credible evidence [was] found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his actions. We did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties." The memo was met with scepticism from the political right and left.
Quotes
I want nothing to do with India, hot, smells like shit, filthy.
Epstein, quoted in A who's who of powerful people named in the Epstein file dump
2024
She confided in me about her casual ‘friendship’ with Donald. Mr Trump definitely seemed to have a thing for her and she told me how he kept going on about how he liked her ‘pert nipples’.
Excerpt from Sarah Ransome testimony in from newly released files. Quoted in "Donald Trump’s alleged ‘sexual proclivities’ graphically detailed in new Epstein documents", The Independent (08 January 2024)
Seriously, we need to release the Epstein list. That is an important thing.
Senator JD Vance quoted in: "H.Res.577 - Demanding the immediate release of all Federal documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein.", congress.gov (October 22, 2024)
2025
Those people that were crossing State lines and trafficking those girls or having sex with minors will be prosecuted.
White House Counsel Alina Habba quoted in: "H.Res.577 - Demanding the immediate release of all Federal documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein.", congress.gov (October 22, 2024)
Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!
Musk appears to delete X posts claiming Trump was in Epstein files Tweet from Elon Musk (June 7, 2025)
The refusal by the Trump administration to release the files and videos amassed during investigations into the activities of the pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, should put to rest the absurd idea, embraced by Trump supporters and gullible liberals, that Trump will dismantle the Deep State. Trump is part of, and has long been part of, the repugnant cabal of politicians – Democrat and Republican – billionaires and celebrities who look at us, and often underage girls and boys, as commodities to exploit for profit or pleasure.
Chris Hedges, Trump, Epstein and the Deep State. Scheerpost (July 13, 2025).
What’s going on with my “boys” and, in some cases, “gals?” They’re all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB! We’re on one Team, MAGA, and I don’t like what’s happening. We have a PERFECT Administration, THE TALK OF THE WORLD, and “selfish people” are trying to hurt it, all over a guy who never dies, Jeffrey Epstein. For years, it’s Epstein, over and over again. Why are we giving publicity to Files written by Obama, Crooked Hillary, Comey, Brennan, and the Losers and Criminals of the Biden Administration, who conned the World with the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, 51 “Intelligence” Agents, “THE LAPTOP FROM HELL,” and more? They created the Epstein Files, just like they created the FAKE Hillary Clinton/Christopher Steele Dossier that they used on me, and now my so-called “friends” are playing right into their hands. Why didn’t these Radical Left Lunatics release the Epstein Files? If there was ANYTHING in there that could have hurt the MAGA Movement, why didn’t they use it? They haven’t even given up on the John F. Kennedy or Martin Luther King, Jr. Files. No matter how much success we have had, securing the Border, deporting Criminals, fixing the Economy, Energy Dominance, a Safer World where Iran will not have Nuclear Weapons, it’s never enough for some people. We are about to achieve more in 6 months than any other Administration has achieved in over 100 years, and we have so much more to do. We are saving our Country and, MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, which will continue to be our complete PRIORITY. The Left is imploding! Kash Patel, and the FBI, must be focused on investigating Voter Fraud, Political Corruption, ActBlue, The Rigged and Stolen Election of 2020, and arresting Thugs and Criminals, instead of spending month after month looking at nothing but the same old, Radical Left inspired Documents on Jeffrey Epstein. LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE’S GREAT! The 2020 Election was Rigged and Stolen, and they tried to do the same thing in 2024 — That’s what she is looking into as AG, and much more. One year ago our Country was DEAD, now it’s the “HOTTEST” Country anywhere in the World. Let’s keep it that way, and not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about. Thank you for your attention to this matter! THIS IS ALL BS!
Truth Social post from Donald Trump (Jul 12, 2025)
Quoted in "Trump: Let’s ‘not waste time and energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about’", Natural News (Jul 15, 2025)
All these people want to talk about, with strong prodding by the Fake News and the success starved Dems, is the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax.
Trump quoted in "Trump calls Epstein controversy a 'Hoax' and 'bulls***,' denouncing 'weaklings' in GOP", CBS News (July 16, 2025)
I believe the country deserves transparency in these files, and I don't believe that rich, powerful people should be protected if they have done anything wrong
Marjorie Taylor Greene quoted in "Marjorie Taylor Greene doubles down on Epstein files amid fallout with Trump", BBC News (16 November 2025)
2026
Some of the documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election. To be clear, the claims are unfounded and false, and if they have a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponized against President Trump already.
Justice Department press release quoted in "DOJ: Latest Epstein Files Contain ‘Sensationalist’ Claims Against Trump From 2020 Election", Daily Wire (30 Jan 2026)
Modi... took advice and danced and sang in Israel for the benefit of the US President.
India dismisses Epstein file claims, rejects allegation Modi sang and danced in Israel for US benefit
In an email addressed to a Y. Jabor in July 2017, Epstein referred to Modi's trip to Israel (01 February, 2026)
Finally - [name redacted] is currently living in India. Is there anything that can be done to help her? Would she still be eligible to receive 6 free sessions over there? Are there any resources that can be offered in India?
Brittany Henderson commenting on Epstein victims, Jeffrey Epstein files hint at an Indian woman among his sex abuse victims. What new email releases show (01 February 2026)
Leaving India. Not my favorite place. You would HATE it.
Boris Nikolic, ‘You would hate it’, When Epstein trashed India in an email to ex-Bill Gates advisor (01 February 2026)
Have you heard the saying: when you meet an Indian and a snake, kill the Indian first!
Rød-Larsen to Epstein, Norway Ex-Diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen’s Derogatory ‘Indian And Snake’ Remark Revealed In Epstein Files01 February, 2026,
It’s sitting on my desk right now to review. That’s been a directive by President Trump. I’m reviewing that.
Pam Bondi when asked on Feb 21 2026 whether DOJ would release a "list of Jeffrey Epstein’s clients", reported by "Pam Bondi’s botched handling of the Epstein files", CNN
Our team is working around the clock to address victim concerns, redact personally identifiable information and any images of a sexual nature. All responsive documents will be repopulated online once proper redactions are made.
Justice Department spokesperson Natalie Baldassarre quoted in "DOJ admits 47,635 Epstein files — including Trump allegations — were removed", The Independent (04 March 2026)
External links
Epstein Library - DOJ Disclosures - US Department of Justice
Category:2020s in American politics
Category:Political scandals in the United States