July 25, 2025 — President Donald Trump has responded to renewed scrutiny over his past association with Jeffrey Epstein by urging the public to focus on other prominent figures linked to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender.
Speaking to reporters before departing the White House for a trip to Scotland on July 25, 2025, Trump named former President Bill Clinton and former Harvard President Larry Summers as individuals with ties to Epstein, suggesting their connections warrant greater attention.
The comments come as new reports, including a New York Times article and a Wall Street Journal piece, have reignited public interest in Trump’s relationship with Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
Trump’s remarks follow a New York Times report on July 24, 2025, which revealed that his name appeared on a contributor list for a book celebrating Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003.
The Wall Street Journal also reported that Trump allegedly sent Epstein a letter for the same occasion, featuring a drawing of a naked woman with his name stylized to mimic pubic hair.
Trump has denied these claims, asserting, “I don’t even know what they’re talking about. Now somebody could have written a letter and used my name, but that’s happened a lot.”
He further insisted he had “nothing to do” with Epstein, suggesting the possibility of forged signatures or handwriting.
The president’s attempt to redirect focus comes amid mounting pressure from both his supporters and critics.
Trump highlighted Clinton’s well-documented association with Epstein, noting that the former president has faced controversy over his ties to the financier.
A Clinton spokesperson has repeatedly denied that Clinton was aware of Epstein’s criminal activities, stating that their relationship ended years before Epstein’s death.
Similarly, Summers has expressed regret for his meetings with Epstein, which continued after Harvard ceased accepting Epstein’s donations following his 2008 guilty plea for sex offenses involving an underage girl, according to a 2023 Wall Street Journal report.
Trump Throws Hedge Funds Under The Bus
Trump also referenced unspecified “hedge fund identities” allegedly linked to Epstein, though the White House has not provided further details on these individuals despite requests from media outlets.
In his remarks, Trump emphasized the administration’s achievements, stating, “People should really focus on how well the country is doing… or they should focus on the fact that Larry Summers from Harvard, or that Bill Clinton, who you know very well, and lots of other friends—really close friends—of Jeffrey Epstein should be spoken about.”
The Epstein controversy has created significant tension within Trump’s base, particularly after his administration’s decision not to release additional investigative files related to Epstein.
Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel had previously signaled intentions to disclose more documents, but a recent Justice Department and FBI memo denied the existence of an Epstein “client list” and confirmed that Epstein died by suicide in 2019, refuting conspiracy theories about his death.
This reversal has sparked backlash among some MAGA supporters, with figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene questioning the administration’s handling of the issue.
Further complicating matters, a July 20, 2025, New York Times article detailed allegations from Maria Farmer, a former Epstein employee, who claimed she urged the FBI in 1996 and 2006 to investigate Trump’s ties to Epstein due to an unsettling encounter in 1995.
Farmer recounted an incident where Trump allegedly stared at her bare legs in Epstein’s office, with Epstein intervening to say, “No, no. She’s not here for you.”
The White House has contested Farmer’s account, with Communications Director Steven Cheung stating that Trump “kicked Epstein out of his club for being a creep” and denying that Trump was ever in Epstein’s office.
Trump’s Aim to Divert Epstein Attention
Adding to the controversy, reports have confirmed the existence of a 2003 birthday book for Epstein, compiled with contributions from high-profile figures, including Trump, Clinton, and others like Wall Street billionaire Leon Black and fashion designer Vera Wang.
Epstein’s brother, Mark Epstein, and attorney Brad Edwards, who has represented over 200 of Epstein’s victims, have corroborated the book’s existence, with Edwards noting that some victims helped assemble it.
Trump’s efforts to shift the narrative include proposing economic initiatives, such as rebate checks funded by tariff revenue, which he mentioned during the same July 25 press interaction.
“We have so much money coming in from tariffs that a little rebate for people of a certain income level might be very nice,” he said, aiming to refocus attention on policy achievements.
The administration’s handling of the Epstein files has also drawn bipartisan interest, with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and GOP lawmakers like Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene pushing for the release of additional materials.
Trump has called for the public disclosure of grand jury testimony from Epstein’s case, insisting he has “nothing to hide.”
Meanwhile, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has been tasked with interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former associate, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking and conspiracy.
As the Epstein controversy persists, it continues to challenge Trump’s ability to control the narrative, with both political allies and adversaries demanding greater transparency.
The White House has not responded to recent requests for comment on the latest developments.
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