White House Stands by Lutnick as More Epstein Files Emerge

New Revelations from Epstein Files

• 💡 A newly surfaced record alleges President Trump told a former police chief in 2006 that "Everyone knew about Epstein."
• 📌 Trump's team maintains he always considered Epstein a "creep" and kicked him out of Mar-a-Lago, stating the alleged call corroborates this long-held position.
• 🔑 Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledged meeting Jeffrey Epstein on his island for lunch, accompanied by his family, after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a child.

White House and Lawmaker Reactions

• 💬 The White House continues to frame the release of the DOJ files as a demonstration of transparency.
• ⚠️ Lawmakers and Epstein survivors are criticizing the Department of Justice for extensive redactions and the continued withholding of an estimated 2.5 million files.
• 📝 A letter from survivors to the Attorney General describes the file release as "incomplete," "reckless," and "dangerous," citing exposed survivor names and redacted information for officials and businessmen.

Specific Allegations and Official Stances

• 🔍 The Miami Herald reported an FBI interview detailing Trump's alleged 2006 call, where he expressed relief about Epstein being stopped and described Ghislaine Maxwell as "evil" and Epstein's "operative."
• 📈 This information is notable as President Trump has previously downplayed his knowledge of Epstein's activities.
• ✅ Despite calls from some lawmakers for his resignation or firing due to perceived misleading ties to Epstein, the White House press secretary confirms the administration stands behind Howard Lutnick, who has not been accused of any wrongdoing.