White House dismisses bipartisan demands for Epstein file release, citing “bigger problems” and past inaction.

White House Pushes Back on Epstein Transparency Demands

The White House is firmly rejecting mounting pressure from lawmakers across the political spectrum to release files related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Responding to criticism over the administration’s handling of the matter, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called recent Democratic demands for transparency “an asinine suggestion,” emphasizing that Democrats took no meaningful action during their previous four years in control.

“The fact that Democrats have now seized on this as if they ever wanted transparency when it comes to Jeffrey Epstein, which is an asinine suggestion for any Democrat to make. The Democrats had control of this building, the White House, for four years, and they didn't do a dang thing when it came to transparency in regards to Jeffrey Epstein and his heinous crimes,” Leavitt told reporters on Thursday.

Seeking to shift the focus, Leavitt underscored President Donald Trump’s policy priorities, including the GENIUS Act and border security, echoing Trump’s assertion that the Justice Department faces more pressing issues than the Epstein case.

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Leavitt clarified that President Trump is not calling for a special prosecutor in the Epstein case, stating that “the idea was floated from someone in the media to the president.” Trump himself dismissed the controversy as a “hoax” and accused Republicans who support file release of being misled by Democrats. “He's dead. He's gone,” Trump said. “And, all it is, is the Republicans, certain Republicans got duped by the Democrats, and they're following a Democrat playbook and no different than Russia, Russia, Russia and all the other hoaxes.”

A joint memo from the Justice Department and FBI, recently reported by Axios, concluded there was no evidence that Epstein blackmailed powerful figures, maintained a client list, or was murdered. The memo states the investigation found no grounds to support such claims.

Despite these findings, frustration among Republicans is growing, with many expressing dissatisfaction over the perceived lack of transparency from the administration. President Trump, facing criticism from both parties, insisted that only “whatever’s credible” would be released by Attorney General Pam Bondi.

The debate has also exposed tensions within Republican ranks. Reports surfaced that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino considered resigning over the matter, though he has not made any official announcement.

As the controversy continues, the White House remains steadfast in its position, arguing that more urgent national issues deserve attention and dismissing renewed calls for further action as politically motivated distractions.