Archive · 24 Jul 2025
White House Calls WSJ Report on Trump-Epstein Link 'Fake News'
The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump was informed about his name appearing in Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a man who was convicted of sex crimes.
The White House called this report "fake news."
The Justice Department said that after reviewing the files, they found no reason to investigate further.
A judge denied a request to release more information from the grand jury proceedings.
The Wall Street Journal reported the Justice Department informed Trump about his name in Epstein files.
The White House condemned the report as "fake news."
Attorney General Pam Bondi told Trump about the findings in May.
The Justice Department concluded there was no basis for further investigation of Epstein.
A federal judge denied the Justice Department's request to unseal grand jury transcripts related to Epstein.
- Who
- The Wall Street Journal, the White House, Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, Justice Department
- What
- Report about Trump's name in Epstein files and White House response.
- When
- May (Trump informed), Wednesday (WSJ report and White House response)
- Where
- Washington
- Why
- The report raises questions about Trump's connection to Epstein, and the White House refutes it.
Mainstream Media
White House
Validity of the WSJ Report
Mainstream Media
The report reveals a connection between Trump and Epstein.
White House
The White House denies the report and calls it a fabrication.
- Report Source
- The Wall Street Journal
- White House Response
- Called report "fake news"
- Key Figure
- Donald Trump
- Justice Department Finding
- No basis for further investigation
- Legal Action
- Motion to unseal grand jury transcripts denied.