**Following the release of thousands of Epstein emails, President Trump is asking the DOJ to investigate a long list of other names linked to the disgraced financier.
Here’s what went down 👇
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📍 What Just Happened After the House Oversight Committee released Epstein’s communications, Trump said he’s directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to launch a federal investigation. His post on Truth Social named several figures including Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, and institutions like J.P. Morgan and Chase.
Trump is framing this as a necessary response to what he calls a “hoax” used by Democrats to deflect from the recent government shutdown. Within hours, Bondi confirmed the DOJ would investigate, assigning Jay Clayton from the Southern District of New York to lead the probe.
🕵️♂️ Who’s Being Targeted Trump’s statement didn’t limit the scope. He included:
Bill Clinton - Former president, long speculated to have social and financial ties to Epstein.
Larry Summers - Former Treasury Secretary and Harvard president, shown in emails discussing Epstein and offering candid views on Trump and society.
Reid Hoffman - Tech investor and LinkedIn co-founder, reportedly linked to Epstein via events and conversations.
J.P. Morgan and Chase - Institutions previously cited in lawsuits over their financial ties to Epstein.
🧠 Why It Matters This marks Trump’s first official move to turn the Epstein scandal toward political adversaries and defuse scrutiny over his own name in the emails.
While Trump himself was mentioned in Epstein’s communications, there’s been no criminal accusation. His team argues that focusing on others reveals broader wrongdoing and calls for equal scrutiny.
Some in his own party, however, have privately urged him to take a different approach, fearing this keeps the scandal in the headlines and risks political damage.
🔍 The Backdrop The federal government just emerged from its longest shutdown, and Democrats have been calling for full release of all Epstein-related files.
Republicans in the House are moving toward a vote to declassify all DOJ Epstein files. Trump previously tried to prevent that vote but failed, leading to this pivot, launching a probe into others instead.
🧾 The Bottom Line Trump’s move to open a formal investigation signals a new phase in the Epstein fallout. It’s not just about who Epstein knew, but who the public thinks is being shielded or scapegoated.
With high-level names and powerful institutions now officially under scrutiny, the political stakes around Epstein’s legacy and justice are only intensifying.
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