White House Defends Trump After Actor’s Outburst Over Epstein Files

Actor Alan Ritchson, known for his role in *Reacher*, publicly attacked President Donald Trump on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, calling the president a “bitch” and a “fucking rapist” while demanding the release of the so-called “Epstein files.” Within a day, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson issued a statement defending Trump and highlighting his actions related to the documents.

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The controversy centers on the ongoing release of thousands of pages of Jeffrey Epstein-related records. The White House cites Trump’s signing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, his cooperation with the House Oversight Committee’s subpoena request, and his calls for further investigations into “Epstein’s Democrat friends.” Trump has repeatedly denied any rape allegations made against him. Rolling Stone notes that, despite significant legal and political fallout in the United Kingdom after the files’ release in 2025-2026, no related arrests have occurred in the United States.

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The statement framed the administration’s actions as a proactive effort to aid investigations.

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Ritchson’s interview featured a profanity-laden tirade demanding immediate access to the files, asserting, “The Epstein files, the fucking Epstein files!” He argued that the government’s pace was “sluggish” and suggested that releasing the documents would enable accountability for alleged rapists. His remarks reflect a broader frustration among some public figures regarding perceived delays in transparency.

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• “The Epstein files, the fucking Epstein files!” — Alan Ritchson

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The exchange illustrates a sharp clash between a celebrity’s blunt demand for disclosure and the White House’s defensive positioning of the president’s record on the matter.

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