Trump Seeks Justice Department Probe Into Epstein’s Ties to Democrats.
The US Justice Department will comply with President Donald Trump’s request to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to former President Bill Clinton, JPMorgan, and other prominent Democrats. The announcement comes days after a congressional committee released thousands of documents detailing Epstein’s associations, including his ties to Trump.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said Jay Clayton, Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, will lead the investigation. Legal experts warned that Trump’s involvement could raise concerns of “vindictive prosecution” and undermine potential cases.
Trump has repeatedly called for probes into perceived political opponents, including former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Regarding Epstein, Trump wrote on X that the financier “was a Democrat, and he is the Democrat’s problem, not the Republican’s problem.”
Clinton, JPMorgan, and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, all named in the probe, have denied wrongdoing. Clinton’s office said he “did nothing and knew nothing,” while JPMorgan acknowledged past associations but said it “did not help Epstein commit heinous acts.” Hoffman called for full release of the files, calling the investigation “baseless political persecution.”
Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while facing federal sex trafficking charges, had ties to multiple high-profile figures. A 2023 settlement saw JPMorgan pay $290 million to Epstein’s victims over claims it ignored warning signs.
The Republican-controlled House is expected to vote on legislation requiring the Justice Department to release all Epstein-related materials, though it still must pass the Senate and receive presidential approval.
Clayton, a political independent and former SEC chair, will oversee the investigation.
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