Trump says he called Epstein files ‘say relationship,’ but details are murky (nbcnews.com)

🔗 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-epstein-called-epstein-files-say-relationship-rcna161354
Posted on Jan 1, 1

🧭 Overview & Context

According to a newly resurfaced statement, Donald Trump claimed he “called Epstein files ‘say relationship,’” referencing his mention in the Epstein Files—a trove of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. However, this claim contrasts with a recent DOJ/FBI memo stating no client list exists.

🔍 Key Points

  • The memo confirmed Epstein died by suicide in custody and that no blackmail list of high-profile clients was found.
  • Despite this, Trump sharply criticized a reporter’s questions about Epstein, calling it “unbelievable,” and defended his position amidst growing public scrutiny.
  • Trump’s remarks echo Pam Bondi’s earlier assurance of a client list, even though the DOJ/FBI later denied its existence.
  • High-profile figures such as Elon Musk and Steve Bannon were also mentioned amid claims of being included in the Files—but remain unsubstantiated.

(Summary generated by ChatGPT, GPT‑4‑turbo, July 2025)