Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Trump Denies Epstein File Briefing, Disputes Journal Report
President Trump said he wasn't told his name was in documents about the Epstein case, contradicting a report.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the Attorney General had informed him in May.
The government has closed its review of the case, finding no new evidence to pursue.
Trump has also denied writing a letter in an Epstein birthday album.
The White House has restricted access for a reporter from the same newspaper.
Trump denied being briefed about his name in Epstein files after Air Force One landed in Scotland.
The Wall Street Journal reported Trump was informed in May by Attorney General Bondi.
The Justice Department concluded its Epstein case review with no new convictions.
Trump denied writing a letter in an Epstein birthday album and sued the WSJ for $10 billion.
The White House barred a Wall Street Journal reporter from a trip.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and The Wall Street Journal.
- What
- Trump denied being briefed on his name appearing in Epstein files, contradicting a Wall Street Journal report.
- When
- The denial occurred after Air Force One landed on Friday.
- Where
- Scotland, after Air Force One landed.
- Why
- Following a report that Trump was briefed on his name appearing in Epstein files.
Trump's Stance
Wall Street Journal Report
Briefing on Epstein Files
Trump's Stance
Denied being informed about his name appearing in Epstein files.
Wall Street Journal Report
The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump was briefed on the matter in May by Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy.
- Involved Parties
- Donald Trump, Pam Bondi, Wall Street Journal
- Event
- Trump denies Epstein file briefing
- Source of Report
- The Wall Street Journal
- Legal Action
- Trump sued WSJ for $10 billion
- Case Status
- Justice Department ended review
