2025-07-16T02:04:21Z

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In a surprising turn of events, United States President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed the release of what he terms “credible” files related to the notorious accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. This move comes amid escalating outrage among his supporter base regarding the administration's handling of the Epstein case, which has long been a hotbed of conspiracy theories and speculation.

During a press conference at the White House on Tuesday, Trump urged U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to disclose any information she deems credible about the ongoing investigations into Epstein. This statement appears to be an attempt to alleviate the mounting backlash within the political right, which has voiced discontent with the lack of transparency surrounding the Epstein saga.

“She’s handled it very well, and it’s going to be up to her,” Trump stated, implicitly reinforcing his confidence in Bondi’s judgment regarding what should be made public. This is a significant pivot from Trump’s earlier comments encouraging supporters to “move on” from the Epstein case, a message he had delivered just days prior.

On Tuesday, he reiterated his position, insisting that any credible information should be freely available for the public. “Credible information – let them give it,” Trump asserted. However, he also expressed skepticism regarding the persistent interest in what he described as a “sordid” but ultimately “boring” case, highlighting the contrast between his view and that of his supporters.

Epstein, who was facing serious sex trafficking charges before his controversial death in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019, has been a focal point of numerous conspiracy theories. These theories often speculate about his connections to powerful individuals and allegations that he used sexual blackmail to influence high-profile figures on behalf of intelligence agencies.

The recent release of a joint memo by the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI, which concluded that Epstein died by suicide and found no credible evidence of a “client list” or active blackmail operations, has triggered outrage among Trump's base, particularly within the MAGA movement. Many supporters had previously believed that Trump’s presidency would lead to a thorough investigation of Epstein’s activities and his connections to influential elites.

As the investigation's findings contradicted popular conspiracy theories, some prominent MAGA supporters accused the Trump administration of failing to uphold its promise of transparency and potentially engaging in a cover-up to shield Epstein’s associates. Conservative commentator Matt Walsh voiced these frustrations on his podcast, emphasizing the urgency and importance of the matter for those on the right. “I want to make this very clear to those on the right, including the president himself, who are telling us to just drop the subject and move on,” he declared emphatically. “We can’t drop it. We can’t move on.”

Adding to the chorus of voices calling for transparency, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson also weighed in on the matter. In an interview with conservative commentator Benny Johnson, he stated, “We should put everything out there and let the people decide,” further asserting that Bondi should clarify the situation to the public.