Trump blasts 'past supporters' for demanding release of more Epstein files

[ad_1] President Donald Trump continued Wednesday to dismiss calls inside his personal celebration for extra transparency into the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and made claims, with out proof, that the controversy was designed to undermine him.

In a prolonged social media publish, which included references to the president's earlier claims concerning the 2017 Russian election interference probe, Trump blamed Democrats for creating what he known as a "rip-off" and "hoax."

"Their new SCAM is what we'll without end name the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have purchased into this 'b--------,' hook, line, and sinker," he wrote.

Trump and Lawyer Normal Pam Bondi have come underneath hearth from conservatives on the Hill and throughout the nation for declining to launch the Epstein probe information of their entirety.

The Justice Division and FBI final week acknowledged they discovered no proof the deceased financier stored a "shopper checklist" of associates whom he blackmailed or conspired with to victimize dozens of ladies.

Donald Trump walks on the South Garden of the White Home after returning on Marine One on July 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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Home Speaker Mike Johnson mentioned Tuesday that Bondi ought to clarify the administration's dealing with of the case particularly after she informed Fox Information in February that Epstein's alleged "shopper checklist" was "sitting on my desk now to assessment."

Johnson additionally didn't rule out responding to rising calls from Republican lawmakers to have Epstein's convicted affiliate, Ghislaine Maxwell, testify earlier than Congress.

"I am for transparency. We're intellectually constant on this," Johnson mentioned when requested about Maxwell doubtlessly testifying earlier than Congress.

In his publish, Trump disavowed those that deal with the Epstein story quite than his accomplishments.

"Let these weaklings proceed ahead and do the Democrats work, do not even take into consideration speaking of our unbelievable and unprecedented success, as a result of I do not need their assist anymore!" Trump mentioned.

Trump later doubled down on the messaging within the Oval Workplace, the place he was holding a bilateral assembly with Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

ABC Information Chief White Home Correspondent Mary Bruce pressed Trump on why he was now labeling the difficulty a "hoax."

"Has your lawyer normal informed you this was a hoax? What proof have you ever seen of that?" Bruce requested the president.

"The lawyer normal, no. I do know it is a hoax," Trump insisted, with out offering any proof.

Donald Trump meets with Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa (L) within the Oval Workplace of the White Home in Washington, DC, on July 16, 2025.

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He then continued to argue, with out proof, that this was perpetuated by Democrats, blasting Republicans who are actually demanding transparency.

"It was a hoax. It is all been a giant hoax. It is perpetrated by the Democrats and a few silly Republicans and silly Republicans fall into the web. And they also try to do the Democrats work. The Democrats are good for nothing aside from these hoaxes," Trump informed ABC's Bruce.

Requested if he's successfully disowning this group of his supporters, Trump mentioned, "Yeah I misplaced a number of religion in sure folks as a result of they obtained duped by Democrats."

Trump then once more got here to Bondi's protection, regardless of rising stress on her to make clear her previous feedback on Epstein and even requires her resignation.

"I actually suppose that she's performed excellent," Trump mentioned. "She says, 'I gave you all of the credible data' and if she finds any extra credible data, she'll give that too. What extra can she do than that? I imply, truthfully, what extra can she do?"

He then tried to shift focus, saying Epstein "is lifeless, he is gone" and argued there are extra essential issues to deal with.

As he wrapped up the press gaggle within the Oval Workplace and reporters had been directed to go away the room, ABC's Bruce requested the president instantly: "Is your title in these information? Is that why they don't seem to be being totally launched?"