By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-asked-if-his-name-appears-in-epstein-files-trump-claims-comey-obama-and-biden-made-them-up Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Asked if his name appears in Epstein files, Trump claims Comey, Obama and Biden made them up Politics Jul 15, 2025 3:24 PM EDT President Donald Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi on the handling of the Epstein files on Tuesday. Watch the video in the player above. The president said the attorney general has “handled it very well” and said it’s up to Bondi whether to release any more records related to the sex traffic investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. READ MORE: How Trump spent years stoking dark theories, and why he’s facing Epstein case blowback now He said Bondi gave him “a very quick briefing” about the matter. When asked by a reporter if the attorney general told Trump whether his name appeared in any of the records, he said, “No, no.” Trump said of Bondi, “whatever she thinks is credible, she should release.” WATCH: A look at the split in Trump’s base over the Epstein files The president also said he likes FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, who has reportedly clashed internally with Bondi over the issue. Trump didn’t say more about Bongino. Watch President Donald Trump’s full remarks to reporters Tuesday in the video below. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi on the handling of the Epstein files on Tuesday. Watch the video in the player above. The president said the attorney general has “handled it very well” and said it’s up to Bondi whether to release any more records related to the sex traffic investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. READ MORE: How Trump spent years stoking dark theories, and why he’s facing Epstein case blowback now He said Bondi gave him “a very quick briefing” about the matter. When asked by a reporter if the attorney general told Trump whether his name appeared in any of the records, he said, “No, no.” Trump said of Bondi, “whatever she thinks is credible, she should release.” WATCH: A look at the split in Trump’s base over the Epstein files The president also said he likes FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, who has reportedly clashed internally with Bondi over the issue. Trump didn’t say more about Bongino. Watch President Donald Trump’s full remarks to reporters Tuesday in the video below. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now