Trump Rejects Epstein Special Counsel Probe
President Trump rejects calls for a special counsel in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, dismissing demands for more records as a “hoax,” despite anger from his base.
President Donald Trump has ruled out recommending a special counsel for the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday, quashing expectations for deeper scrutiny into the case that has stirred controversy and fueled conspiracy theories. The decision comes amid frustration from some Trump supporters over the Justice Department’s refusal to release additional Epstein records last week.
Epstein, a wealthy financier, died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Despite persistent claims of a hidden “client list,” officials confirmed no such list exists. Trump, addressing criticism from his base, labeled detractors “weaklings” and the investigation a “hoax” on Wednesday, even as his appointed FBI and Justice Department leaders had previously hinted at withheld information.
In an interview with Just the News, Trump briefly suggested openness to a special counsel for “credible” Epstein-related claims but Leavitt clarified that the idea, raised by media, was not under consideration. Justice Department regulations allow special counsels for sensitive cases, as seen in past investigations involving Trump and President Joe Biden. However, Trump’s legal team, including now-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, successfully challenged a similar appointment last year, leading to the dismissal of a case against Trump.
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The move to sideline a special counsel has intensified debates, with supporters demanding transparency while the administration seeks to move past the Epstein saga.
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