Coverage dated September 2, 2025

Trump calls Epstein disclosures battle ‘a Democrat hoax’

Headline from The Hill

President Trump dismisses bipartisan pressure to release files on Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a distraction from his administration's successes.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

Deadline
Jeffrey Epstein Abuse Survivors Help Turn Media Attention Back To Calls For Release Of Investigative Files; Donald Trump Labels Effort A “Democrat Hoax” (opens Deadline)
Published Sep 2, 2025
Deadline's feed description
A number of victims of Epstein spoke out on Capitol Hill
Washington Examiner
Trump dunks on Epstein file demands as 'Democrat hoax' during victim press conference (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Sep 2, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie held a press conference with Epstein victims on Capitol Hill as they collect signatures for a bipartisan discharge petition.
The Hill
Trump calls Epstein disclosures battle ‘a Democrat hoax’ (opens The Hill)
Published Sep 2, 2025
The Hill's feed description
President Trump dismisses bipartisan pressure to release files on Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a distraction from his administration's successes.
The New Republic
Trump Calls Epstein Saga a “Hoax” Moments After Survivors Call Him Out (opens The New Republic)
Published Sep 2, 2025
The New Republic's feed description
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein held a press conference and directly called on him to stop calling their abuse a “hoax.” He said it again minutes later.
Forbes
Epstein Victims Push Back Against Trump’s ‘Hoax’ Label (opens Forbes)
Published Sep 2, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Trump continued to call the ongoing Epstein scandal a “Democrat hoax.”