President Donald Trump has suggested that files related to Jeffrey Epstein were created by political rivals. Speaking to reporters, he accused former President Barack Obama, Joe Biden’s team, and ex-FBI director James Comey of fabricating materials.
The 79-year-old president said Attorney General Pam Bondi had briefed him quickly about the case. When asked if his name appeared in the documents, Trump denied any reference and dismissed speculation.
“No, no,” Trump replied when pressed about the matter. He said the attorney general reviewed credibility questions and stressed that she should decide what information, if any, to release publicly.
He continued by linking the files to earlier investigations against him. “These files were made up by Comey, they were made up by Obama, they were made up by the Biden [administration],” Trump said.
He compared the situation to the special counsel investigation into Russian interference. “We went through years of Russia, Russia, Russia. We went through so many false things,” Trump said, calling the pattern unfair.
The president then defended the attorney general’s decision to withhold the Epstein records for now. He said she handled the issue well and stressed that credibility must come before transparency.
“I would like to see more released too,” Trump noted, “but credibility is key. Evidence has to be strong before the government can bring it to the public.”
The Justice Department and FBI released a detailed memo about the case on July 7. According to the report, investigators reviewed over 300 gigabytes of digital data and physical evidence.
The agencies concluded there was no credible proof that Epstein used blackmail against powerful figures. They also reported no evidence that supported a prosecution of uncharged third parties.
Officials stated that they would not release large portions of the records. They said publishing that content would expose disturbing images and materials linked to child abuse crimes.
“One of our highest priorities is to combat child exploitation and deliver justice to the victims,” the memo explained. It added that unproven claims about Epstein distract from protecting survivors.
Earlier this year, Attorney General Bondi confused the debate when she mentioned “a list of clients” in a Fox News interview. She later said she meant case documents generally, not an actual list.
That statement fueled months of speculation about high-profile names being tied to Epstein. Supporters demanded more transparency, while critics accused officials of withholding embarrassing information.
During the July update, the FBI stressed that an “exhaustive review” removed rumors of a secret list. Officials emphasized that no new cases against other individuals could be justified based on the material.
Conspiracy theories about Epstein have circulated for years. He died in federal custody in 2019 after pleading guilty earlier to sex crimes, which fueled suspicions of a broader cover-up.
Protests and online campaigns have often pushed for disclosure of Epstein’s contacts and associates. The issue remains explosive because prominent names from business and politics once appeared in his social circle.
Trump’s latest remarks add another layer to the debate. By blaming Obama, Biden, and Comey, he revives claims that political enemies created investigations to damage him.
The White House has not provided evidence to support those charges. Critics argue that such statements further undermine trust in federal institutions and deepen public confusion about Epstein’s case.
Attorney General Bondi has signaled she might release some documents if they hold credible value. For now, her office says all disclosures will be guided by the victims’ rights and the law.
Epstein’s case continues to shadow public trust in government. The lack of clear answers fuels new rounds of speculation each time leaders make statements that question the official findings.
With both sides trading accusations, the future of the Epstein files remains unsettled. Whether more material will emerge depends on upcoming choices by the Justice Department and the Attorney General herself.
