Epstein & Maxwell - Sept 5 2025

Trump calls for ‘end’ to ‘Democrat Epstein Hoax’ as Republicans in Congress weigh releasing DOJ files

President Trump called for an “end” to federal inquiries about Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, saying that the Department of Justice had “done its job” even as officials and lawmakers are still investigating the government’s case against the deceased sex trafficker.

“The confused and badly failing Democrat Party did nothing about Jeffrey Epstein while he was alive except befriend him, socialize with him, travel to his Island, and take his money!” Trump erupted in a lengthy Truth Social post.

Trump Calls For End To Epstein File Inquiries

The controversy surrounding the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein reignited this week as President Donald Trump publicly called for an end to ongoing inquiries, labeling demands for further disclosures as a "Democrat hoax." Even as bipartisan lawmakers and Epstein’s survivors pressed for transparency, the president doubled down on his insistence that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had fulfilled its obligations, sparking fresh debate across the political spectrum.