Trump Was Informed in May About Mention in Epstein Documents
washington, donderdag, 24 juli 2025.
According to The Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump was already aware in May that his name was mentioned in the Epstein documents, which include images of child abuse. Although the White House initially dismissed it as ‘fake news’, this statement was later retracted. Attorney General Pam Bondi had briefed Trump on the contents of the documents, which will not be released to protect victims.
Trump Was Informed in May About Mention in Epstein Documents
According to The Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump was already aware in May that his name was mentioned in the Epstein documents, which include images of child abuse [1][2]. Although the White House initially dismissed it as ‘fake news’, this statement was later retracted [1][2]. Attorney General Pam Bondi had briefed Trump on the contents of the documents, which will not be released to protect victims [1][2][3].
Reactions and Background
The White House initially described the article as ‘fake news’ but later corrected this statement [1][2][3]. Attorney General Pam Bondi told Trump in May 2025 that his name appeared multiple times in the Epstein documents [1][2]. The Wall Street Journal reported this based on information from high-ranking government officials [1][2]. The Department of Justice will not release the documents due to images of child abuse and to protect the victims [1][2][3].
Political Implications
The political implications of these revelations are significant. Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, announced that he has secured the support of all 212 Democrats and also 10 Republicans for a resolution to make the documents public [4]. The Republican Speaker of the House sent all representatives into recess early yesterday, delaying the vote [4][5].
Legal Action and Media Attention
President Trump has sued The Wall Street Journal and its owner, Rupert Murdoch, for libel, demanding $10 billion in damages [1][2]. Meanwhile, media attention on the Epstein affair remains high. Recent media reports, including those from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, have increased coverage of Trump’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein [6][7].
Public Trust in the Government
These revelations could significantly impact public trust in the government. A Quinnipiac University survey released on 16 July 2025 found that 63% of registered voters were dissatisfied with how the administration handled the Epstein affair, while only 17% approved [8].