Trump says newly released Epstein files clear him of wrongdoing

President Donald Trump asserted Sunday that the recently unsealed investigative records connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein contain nothing that would incriminate him and effectively clear his name. Speaking with journalists while traveling on Air Force One to Florida, the president addressed the public release of millions of pages of documents stemming from investigations into Epstein's sex trafficking operations involving minors.

Trump acknowledged he had not personally examined the voluminous files but relied on briefings from individuals he described as "some very important people." According to the president, those briefings confirmed the documents not only absolve him but present a narrative opposite to what his detractors anticipated. "I didn't see it myself, but I was told by some very important people that not only does it absolve me, it's the opposite of what people were hoping," Trump stated, attributing those hopes to the "radical left."

Allegations Against Michael Wolff

Beyond discussing the Epstein documents, Trump leveled accusations against writer Michael Wolff, claiming the author conspired with the deceased financier to damage him politically. The president suggested this alleged collaboration was designed to undermine his public standing and indicated he is contemplating legal recourse against Wolff for his purported role in the scheme.

The White House did not immediately provide evidence to support the conspiracy allegation against Wolff, who has written critically about Trump and his administration in several books. The president's remarks add a new dimension to the ongoing public fascination with Epstein's criminal network and the prominent figures associated with it.

Document Release Context

The release of more than three million pages of Epstein-related investigative materials has reignited public interest in the case and speculation about potential involvement by high-profile individuals. Epstein, who counted numerous wealthy and influential figures among his associates, died by suicide in a Manhattan federal detention center in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

The documents released include witness statements, flight logs, and other evidence gathered during investigations into Epstein's activities. While Trump's name has appeared in some materials due to his past social connections with Epstein, the president maintains these newly public records demonstrate he had no involvement in or knowledge of the criminal enterprise.