Trump Slams Epstein File Hysteria: Says GOP Got 'Duped by Dem Playbook'

WHITE HOUSE, July 16, 2025 — In a fiery new exchange, President Donald Trump addressed renewed calls for the release of documents related to the Epstein controversy. When asked whether he would encourage Attorney General Pam Bondi to release more material, Trump made clear that any credible document should be made public—but dismissed the larger issue as a distraction, claiming it was driven by "Democrat hoaxes" and suggesting that certain Republicans were “duped by the Democrat playbook.”

"He's dead. He's gone," Trump said of Epstein, minimizing the renewed media attention. "Certain Republicans got duped by the Democrats... no different than Russia, Russia, Russia." He compared the situation to past scandals like the Steele dossier, calling them all “Democrat-started hoaxes.”

Trump stood by Attorney General Bondi’s handling of the matter: “She says, I gave you all the credible information. And if she finds any more, she'll give that too. What more can she do than that?”

Pressed on whether past inconsistencies from Bondi or FBI Director Wray concern him, Trump said he couldn’t speak for Wray, but remained confident in Bondi’s performance. He also stressed the administration's broader focus: “We have problems with millions of illegal people that came in here… 11,888 murderers allowed into our country by Biden.” He argued the left is obsessed with Epstein as a distraction from ongoing crises.

In a more pointed moment, Trump acknowledged losing faith in former allies: “I lost a lot of faith in certain people… because they got duped by the Democrats. The Democrats are good for nothing… they almost destroyed our country.”

Trump also highlighted his economic record, touting historic tax and regulation cuts, including new proposals to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security. Wrapping up, he nodded to his music platform with the familiar tagline: “Trumprap.com – Where Truth and Rhythm Collide.”

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