Donald Trump Attacks His Own Supporters Over Jeffrey Epstein Interest

President Donald Trump sparked backlash from some of his own supporters after publicly downplaying the continued interest in Jeffrey Epstein and rejecting the idea that his case remains politically or socially relevant.

“I don’t understand why the Jeffrey Epstein case would be of interest to anybody,” Trump said during a recent press event. “It’s pretty boring stuff, it’s sordid, but it’s boring.”

Trump's remarks come as pressure mounts from parts of the MAGA base who continue to demand full disclosure of files related to Epstein's alleged trafficking network. The frustration has only grown following a joint FBI–DOJ review that found no incriminating “client list” among unreleased government documents tied to the disgraced financier.

In the past, Trump hinted that returning him to office might lead to a release of Epstein-related files. That campaign-era suggestion helped fuel expectations among voters who view Epstein’s connections with powerful global figures as a symbol of broader political corruption.

Attorney General Pam Bondi previously announced the release of Epstein-related documents, but most of the content was already publicly available. Critics within the conservative movement say they expected more transparency.

Tensions rose further this week when a House vote to force the release of additional documents failed—with five Republicans, including Ralph Norman, opposing the move. Only Norman joined Democrats in favor of disclosure.

In a viral video viewed more than 4 million times, Trump was asked about his supporters' focus on Epstein. His response—calling it "boring" and suggesting that “only pretty bad people including fake news wanna keep something like that going”—struck many as dismissive.

Online reactions were swift, with some former allies calling on Trump to fulfill what they see as a promise to expose Epstein’s alleged network. Others, including Elon Musk, have also weighed in. Musk previously accused Trump of backing away from transparency and even implied Trump may be named in unreleased Epstein materials—though no such evidence has been confirmed, and Trump has not been accused of wrongdoing.

“I’m on nobody’s side,” Trump said. “I want to stop the killing. I want to move forward.”

Despite the president's efforts to shut down speculation—including a Truth Social post over the weekend urging his supporters to move on—the Epstein case continues to generate interest. The public fascination persists not just because of Epstein's crimes, but also because of the ongoing lack of full disclosure and the powerful figures once connected to him.