As Republicans call for transparency into Epstein probe, Trump lashes out

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On Wednesday he assailed members of his own party who have been calling for more transparency into the DOJ's investigation of the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender, whose death by suicide in prison in 2019 has sparked numerous conspiracy theories. And he, without evidence, claimed the case was a "hoax."

Trump's Justice Department said last week that no additional documents from the investigation into Epstein's death would be made public and denied the existence of a "client list," which riled up Trump's base. Trump had said during the election last year that he would want to make files related to Epstein's death public.

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"Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats work, don't even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success, because I don't want their support anymore!" Trump said.

Speaking at the White House later, Trump said Republicans who disagree with him on this issue are "stupid" and "foolish."

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https://www.npr.org/2025/07/16/nx-s1-5469832/trump-epstein-doj