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July 8, 2025administration statementexecutive accountabilityjusticepublic messagingJusticeAccountabilityThe Epstein Files

Trump dismisses Epstein questions during Cabinet meeting

During a Cabinet meeting, Trump criticized a reporter for asking about Epstein after DOJ and FBI issued a memo saying there was no client list and reaffirming the official finding that Epstein died by suicide. Bondi still answered questions about the memo and her earlier public comments about the files. The exchange became an early administration messaging event in the July backlash cycle.