President Trump is facing sharp backlash after his awkward response to a reporter’s question about the Department of Justice’s newly released Epstein memo. Trump told reporters that Attorney General Pam Bondi should release “whatever she thinks is credible,” and claimed he had only received a “very quick briefing” before the memo went public. The DOJ and FBI report stated there is no “client list” and no further charges are expected, while confirming Epstein died by suicide in 2019. But when asked directly if his name appeared in the files, Trump dodged the question and pivoted to baselessly blaming Barack Obama and James Comey, suggesting the files were “created” by political enemies. The moment went viral online, not just for Trump’s remarks, but for the visible reaction from his aide Karoline Leavitt, whose expression sparked widespread commentary. Meanwhile, Lara Trump recently called for more transparency in the Epstein investigation during an interview with MAGA influencer Benny Johnson, further fueling internal tensions.
