Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims Trump Blocked Release of Epstein Files

Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has publicly asserted that President Donald Trump actively obstructed the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. Greene claims that Trump instructed then-Attorney General Pam Bondi not to release the Epstein files, stating, “He had his administration, the White House, telling … [House Speaker Mike] Johnson and [Senate Majority Leader John] Thune, ‘Stop this, do not pass any resolution to release the Epstein files.’”

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Greene's comments were made during a podcast appearance, where she emphasized that Trump was concerned about potential harm to individuals associated with him, saying he warned, “People are going to get hurt.” She indicated that Trump’s public stance portrayed the Epstein case as a “Democrat hoax,” while privately he was discouraging the release of information.

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Jeffrey Epstein's death and his connections to high-profile individuals have fueled speculation about a potential "client list." In February 2025, Bondi had vowed to release documents related to Epstein, but later claimed her comments were misconstrued. The House Oversight Committee has since subpoenaed Bondi for a deposition regarding her handling of the Epstein case and the incomplete release of heavily redacted files. Bondi has not complied with the subpoena, arguing that it does not apply to her current status as a private citizen.

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In her statements, Greene expressed her belief that Trump’s actions were motivated by a desire to protect his associates, particularly those connected to Mar-a-Lago. She recounted a conversation where Trump allegedly told her, “My friends will get hurt,” in response to her calls for transparency regarding the Epstein files. Greene countered this by highlighting the suffering of Epstein's victims, stating, “There’s over 1,000 women that have been raped by Jeffrey Epstein — and are accusing others.”

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Despite her criticisms of Trump’s handling of the situation, Greene maintained that she believed the primary culprits in the Epstein case were Democrats, reflecting a complex view of accountability in the ongoing discourse surrounding Epstein's network.

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Greene's assertions have not been officially addressed by Trump or his representatives. However, her claims about Trump's interference in the Epstein case have sparked discussions about the implications of political influence on legal proceedings and the transparency of information related to high-profile criminal cases.

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While Greene's allegations present a narrative of obstruction by Trump, there is no independent verification of her claims regarding specific conversations or directives from Trump to Bondi or other officials. The lack of compliance from Bondi regarding the subpoena also raises questions about the transparency of the investigation into Epstein's activities and the individuals involved.

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• “He had his administration, the White House, telling … [House Speaker Mike] Johnson and [Senate Majority Leader John] Thune, ‘Stop this, do not pass any resolution to release the Epstein files,’” — Marjorie Taylor Greene

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• “He told me, ‘People you know, Marjorie, people at Mar-a-Lago. They’re going to get hurt,’” — Marjorie Taylor Greene

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• “And I said, ‘People have already gotten hurt. There’s over 1,000 women that have been raped by Jeffrey Epstein — and are accusing others.’” — Marjorie Taylor Greene

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