Trump gives telling 6-word reaction behind closed doors as he grows frustrated over Epstein fallout

As per a GOP insider, Donald Trump voiced concerns that he might be accused of being involved in 'some funny business' related to Jeffrey Epstein
PUBLISHED JUL 25, 2025
Donald Trump has reportedly been concerned about the potential impact the renewed spotlight on the Jeffrey Epstein files may have on his image (Davidoff Studios/Getty Images)
Donald Trump has reportedly been concerned about the potential impact the renewed spotlight on the Jeffrey Epstein files may have on his image (Davidoff Studios/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump is reportedly growing uneasy about the renewed spotlight on the Jeffrey Epstein files, fearing the potential impact on his image. Behind closed doors, the 79-year-old gave a blunt six-word response to allies about the Epstein fallout. 

Despite his repeated efforts to downplay the issue, public interest in Epstein’s case continues to surge. The disgraced financier died in federal custody in 2019, just a month after his arrest on serious charges, an event that unfolded during Trump’s first term in office.

Donald Trump’s blunt response to the Jeffrey Epstein fallout

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 25: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to media at the start of the second day of the 2025 NATO Summit on June 25, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Among other matters, members are to approve a new defense investment plan that raises the target for defense spending to 5% of GDP. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump speaks to the media at the start of the second day of the 2025 NATO Summit on June 25, 2025, in The Hague, Netherlands (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

According to a GOP insider, President Donald Trump recently voiced concerns that he might be accused of being involved in “some funny business” related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The MAGA leader reportedly acknowledged the political risks, bluntly saying, “They’re going to f**k me anyways,” as quoted in Politico Playbook. While he has consistently attempted to distance himself from Epstein and his crimes, Trump appears to recognize that the controversy could pose serious problems for him.

The renewed focus on Epstein was sparked by a recent Justice Department and FBI memo that concluded there was no evidence Epstein had been murdered or that he possessed a "client list" used to blackmail powerful figures.

Despite this, public and media interest has intensified, much to Trump’s frustration. His attempts to downplay the issue and persuade his supporters to move on have so far fallen flat, as have his allies' efforts to bury the story.

Earlier this month, when questioned about the controversy, Trump lashed out at a reporter, saying, “Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein? This guy’s been talked about for years… this creep? That is unbelievable.”

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Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell pose together at the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on February 12, 2000 (Getty Images)

Trump’s past connection to Epstein has long been under the microscope. He has repeatedly insisted he distanced himself from Epstein well before the financier’s 2019 arrest and subsequent death. 

“I wasn’t a fan,” Trump told reporters in 2019. “I don’t think I’ve spoken to him for 15 years."

Nevertheless, since the DOJ memo’s release, new reports have reignited scrutiny of Trump’s ties to Epstein, keeping the controversy alive despite his best efforts to shake it.

Pam Bondi informed Donald Trump that his name appears multiple times in Jeffrey Epstein files

According to The Wall Street Journal, Attorney General Pam Bondi informed Donald Trump back in May that his name appeared multiple times in the Epstein files.

U.S. President Donald Trump joined by Attorney General Pam Bondi delivers remarks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on March 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. This is Trump's third cabinet meeting of his second term, and it focused on spending cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump, joined by Attorney General Pam Bondi, delivers remarks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on March 24, 2025, in Washington, DC (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

However, Trump’s team dismissed the report as “fake news,” despite it directly contradicting his recent claim that Bondi had not mentioned any such details. “No, no. She’s given us just a very quick briefing,” Trump said last week.

Adding to the tension, WSJ also published a separate story highlighting a “bawdy” birthday letter Trump allegedly wrote to Epstein in 2003. The report angered the president, prompting him to file a lawsuit against the newspaper, accusing it of publishing false and misleading information.

Trump has since expressed confusion over why the Epstein case continues to draw public interest. “I don’t understand why the Jeffrey Epstein case would be of interest to anybody,” he remarked. “It’s pretty boring stuff. It’s sordid, but it’s boring.”

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