White House Press Briefing: Epstein Files, President's Priorities, and Transparency

Epstein Files and "Hoax" Clarification

• ❓ Jacqui Heinrich questioned Karoline Leavitt about the "Epstein hoax," asking to clarify which part is the hoax.
• 🗣️ Leavitt stated the president refers to Democrats seizing on the files as if they ever wanted transparency, calling it an "asinine suggestion."
• 🏛️ She highlighted that Democrats had control for four years and did nothing regarding Epstein transparency.
• ⚖️ Leavitt asserted that the current president directed an exhaustive review of Epstein-related files by the Department of Justice and Attorney General.

Administration's Actions and Priorities

• 📄 A memo was drafted and released based on the DOJ's review of the Epstein files.
• 🇺🇸 The president is focused on issues he believes the American people care about, such as securing investments and passing legislation.
• 💰 Examples cited include securing $90 billion in investments for Pennsylvania, working to pass the Genius Act, meeting with the King of Bahrain, and signing bipartisan legislation to combat fentanyl deaths.
• 📺 Leavitt criticized cable networks for not covering the event mourning parents who lost children to fentanyl, contrasting it with coverage of the Epstein story.

Transparency and Department of Justice Role

• 🗣️ Despite the president wanting to move on, prominent figures support the release of the Epstein files.
• ✍️ Leavitt clarified that questions about redactions or grand jury seals are for the Department of Justice and judges, as it is out of the president's control.
• ✅ She stated the president agrees that if the DOJ finds other credible evidence, it should be provided to the American people.