Trump Accuses Obama and Biden of Manufacturing Epstein Files
President Donald Trump is stirring the pot again — this time pointing fingers at former President Barack Obama and the current Biden administration over the controversial Jeffrey Epstein case.
In a wild moment caught outside the White House during a press gaggle, Trump claimed the Jeffrey Epstein files were “made up” by the Obama-era Justice Department, James Comey, and Biden’s current administration.
During the impromptu chat, a reporter asked Trump about U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and whether she briefed him on being named in any Epstein documents. “No, no,” Trump replied, brushing it off. He continued, “Bondi provided us just a very quick briefing” on “the credibility of the different things that they’ve seen.”
Trump didn’t hold back, saying:
“And I would say that, you know, these files were made up by Comey, they were made up by Obama, they were made up by the Biden [administration]. And we went through years of that with the Russia, Russia, Russia hoax, with all of the different things that we had to go through.”
The comments came just days after the Department of Justice and FBI released a bombshell memo stating that no “Epstein client list” had ever been confirmed. The document, dropped on July 7, noted that more than 300GB of material had been reviewed but no credible evidence was found linking high-profile individuals to any sex trafficking network.
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Trump Defends Pam Bondi, Urges ‘Credibility’ in Handling Files
Trump didn’t just point fingers — he stood up for his appointee Pam Bondi, who’s now facing heat over how she’s handled the Epstein-related material. While some are calling for full transparency, Trump praised Bondi’s cautious approach.
“The attorney general has handled that very well. She has really done a very good job… I would like to see [transparency] also. But I think the attorney general — the credibility is very important. And you want credible evidence for something like that.”
Bondi initially sparked controversy back in February during an interview with Fox News where she told viewers that an alleged Epstein client list was “sitting on my desk.” But last week, she walked that back, clarifying she was referring to the broader Epstein case documents — not a list of powerful individuals tied to trafficking.
Still, that didn’t stop rumors from running wild on social media, with hashtags like #EpsteinClientList and #ReleaseTheFiles gaining traction. Trump’s comments only added fuel to the conspiracy fire — especially among supporters who previously believed a list would be made public.
Epstein Files: What the DOJ Actually Said
While conspiracy theories swirl, the Department of Justice dropped its own receipts — and they’re painting a very different picture than what Trump’s implying.
In their July 7 memo, the DOJ clarified that no “client list” was found among the documents and digital files confiscated from Jeffrey Epstein and his properties. Despite combing through terabytes of material, investigators said the files mostly included personal notes, financial records, flight logs, and appointment books — none of which amounted to a verified list of high-profile individuals involved in sex trafficking.
The document stated:
“We have found no evidence to suggest the existence of a so-called Epstein client list. The narrative that such a list exists has not been substantiated by any credible source.”
That statement contradicted months of speculation that an explosive list of names was being hidden from the public. While some files have been made public through court cases and redacted legal filings, no one document has tied it all together.
Political Fallout and Social Media Divide
Trump’s statements didn’t just make headlines — they reignited a culture war online. His supporters immediately took to X (formerly Twitter), claiming he was “exposing the truth,” while critics accused him of weaponizing misinformation to deflect from other investigations tied to his name.
Meanwhile, Biden administration officials have remained mostly quiet about Trump’s remarks, but some political analysts say the comment was likely a distraction tactic.
“This is classic Trump,” said Dr. Elena Morrow, a political science professor at Howard University. “He knows how to stir the pot and create doubt — especially when there’s heat on him or his allies.”
Still, the Epstein topic remains one of the most viral and divisive talking points online — with millions still demanding answers, receipts, and transparency.
What’s Next for the Epstein Files?
Although many hoped that the DOJ’s July memo would put the Epstein speculation to rest, Trump’s latest comments prove that the story is far from over.
Congressional Republicans have hinted at the possibility of opening a new probe into the Epstein investigation, while some Trump allies are demanding Bondi release more documents to the public. On the other side, Democrats argue that politicizing a sex trafficking case does more harm than good.
Either way, it’s clear that Epstein’s name — and the rumors tied to it — will continue to haunt political conversations for years to come.