Deputy AG Addresses Unverified Allegations Against Trump in Epstein Files

FBI List and Unverified Allegations

• 📌 The FBI compiled a list in August of numerous unverified allegations concerning President Trump, which were part of the broader Epstein files.
• 💡 Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that this list was not solely about President Trump but included allegations against many other individuals, including politicians and famous people.
• 🔍 The purpose of the list was to understand the origin of these claims, many of which came from anonymous individuals or were quickly deemed not credible due to lack of corroboration.

Investigation of Claims

• ✅ Blanche confirmed that the DOJ did investigate the claims mentioned in the list, but emphasized that they were not verified.
• 🗣️ He clarified that the FBI created the index to address concerns from members of Congress who accused the DOJ of hiding information.
• ⚠️ Blanche expressed that directing the narrative solely towards Donald Trump is misleading and pushes a false narrative, as numerous people are mentioned in the Epstein files.
• ⚖️ The Deputy AG stressed that the FBI had to investigate and run down claims concerning all individuals mentioned in the files, not just Trump.