President Donald Trump lashed out at former allies and Republican lawmakers calling for the release of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, labeling them “weaklings” and accusing them of falling for what he called the “Jeffrey Epstein Hoax.”
In a sharply worded post on Truth Social, Trump said those demanding more transparency were “doing the Democrats’ work” and claimed he no longer wanted their support.
“Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this ‘bullshit,’ hook, line, and sinker,” he wrote. “I don’t want their support anymore!”
The outburst comes amid growing calls from within the Republican Party for Attorney General Pam Bondi to release additional files connected to the Epstein case. The Justice Department recently stated it does not possess a so-called “client list” and has no plans to release further documents.
Despite Trump’s attempts to downplay the issue, House Republicans—led by Speaker Mike Johnson—continue to push for more transparency. Johnson stated that “credible information” should be made public and said the people have a right to decide based on the facts.
Former Vice President Mike Pence also joined the chorus, telling CBS News that “anyone associated with Epstein ought to be held up to public scrutiny.”
The pressure is building in Congress. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie are pushing a discharge petition to force a vote on the full release of Epstein-related documents—an effort that could gain bipartisan support. However, the vote is unlikely to occur before lawmakers return from summer recess in September.
Meanwhile, prominent MAGA figures such as Scott Presler and Liz Wheeler were seen outside the West Wing in February carrying binders labeled “The Epstein Files: Phase 1,” signaling the ongoing interest among Trump’s base.
Despite the internal pressure, Bondi has resisted releasing more documents, stating that the department’s recent memo “speaks for itself.” She had previously claimed to have a client list on her desk but later clarified she was referring to other documents.
Trump later moderated his stance slightly, saying Bondi could release any “credible” files, but still dismissed GOP critics as “stupid and foolish.”
Calls are also growing in Congress for testimony from Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for conspiracy to sexually abuse minors.
House Oversight Chair James Comer said his committee is exploring legal options to obtain more information but did not commit to issuing subpoenas.
Rep. Eric Burlison said the Epstein case has become the top concern among his constituents. “This is a question of: Does this government belong to the people or do the people belong to this government?” he asked.
Trump has tied the Epstein controversy to broader grievances about investigations into him, calling the matter “the same scam” as past probes into his conduct.
