White House Defends Trump's Handling of Epstein Files Amid MAGA Scrutiny

White House Stance on Epstein Files

• 🎯 White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended President Trump's characterization of the Epstein files as a "hoax."
• 💡 Leavitt stated that Trump was referring to Democrats seizing on the issue, questioning their past desire for transparency regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
• 🏛️ She asserted that the Biden administration had not prioritized transparency concerning Epstein's crimes, contrasting it with Trump's directive for an "exhaustive review" of the files.

Transparency and DOJ's Role

• 🔍 Leavitt clarified that questions regarding redactions or grand jury seals are matters for the Department of Justice and the judges overseeing the sealed information.
• ✅ The administration maintains that if the Attorney General and DOJ find more credible evidence, it should be presented to the public.
• 🗣️ Leavitt mentioned that Trump has directed the DOJ and Attorney General to conduct a thorough review of all Epstein-related files, which has been completed.

MAGA Movement and Public Opinion

• 📣 Leavitt acknowledged that the White House is in contact with the president's supporters and listens to various perspectives.
• 🇺🇸 She emphasized that President Trump has led the country through challenging times based on instinct and the country's best interests, urging the public to trust him.
• ❓ Regarding the idea of a special prosecutor, Leavitt stated that the president would not recommend one, and she was unsure about his private discussions with the Attorney General on this matter.

Release of Additional Files

• 📄 Leavitt reiterated that President Trump believes that if the Attorney General and DOJ have any further credible evidence regarding Epstein's crimes, they should release it.
• ⚖️ When asked if justice has been served, Leavitt pointed to the exhaustive review directed by the President and the agreement among the FBI Director, Deputy FBI Director, and Attorney General on the memo they drafted and released.