Trump orders DOJ to probe Epstein’s ties to Bill Clinton and Larry Summers

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump, on Friday, November 14, directed the Justice Department to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s relationships with prominent figures and major financial institutions, a mandate immediately embraced by Attorney General Pam Bondi.

The order came just days after the House Oversight Committee released thousands of emails from Epstein’s estate, igniting fresh debate across the political spectrum. While the emails contained references to people in both parties, including Trump himself, the president singled out only Democrats in his explosive Truth Social post.

Trump blasts Democrats and demands probe into Epstein's ties

In his lengthy social media statement, Donald Trump framed the newly released documents as ammunition against Democrats.

“Now that the Democrats are using the Epstein Hoax, involving Democrats, not Republicans, to try and deflect from their disastrous SHUTDOWN… I will be asking A.G. Pam Bondi, and the Department of Justice, together with our great patriots at the FBI, to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s involvement and relationship with Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, J.P. Morgan, Chase, and many other people and institutions,” Trump wrote.

Calling it “another Russia, Russia, Russia Scam,” Trump insisted that “all arrows [were] pointing to the Democrats.”

Several of the individuals Trump named, including Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, and Reid Hoffman, have said they regret ever associating with Epstein. None has been accused of wrongdoing in Epstein’s case.

Pam Bondi assigns SDNY US Attorney Jay Clayton to lead investigation

Hours after Donald Trump’s post, Pam Bondi took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm she was moving quickly on his request. She announced that Jay Clayton, the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, would lead the probe.

“SDNY US Attorney Jay Clayton is one of the most capable and trusted prosecutors in the country, and I’ve asked him to take the lead,” she wrote. “As with all matters, the Department will pursue this with urgency and integrity to deliver answers to the American people.”

Bill Clinton spokesperson insists ‘the emails prove he did nothing’

A spokesperson for Bill Clinton pushed back hard, calling Donald Trump’s accusations a political diversion.

“The released emails prove Bill Clinton did nothing and knew nothing,” the spokesperson said. “The rest is noise meant to distract from election losses, backfiring shutdowns, and who knows what else.”

Among the emails released this week was one in which Epstein wrote that Clinton “was NEVER EVER [on the island], never,” contradicting frequent claims made by Trump over the years.

Epstein emails include references to Republicans

Despite Donald Trump portraying the matter as a Democratic scandal, the emails show Jeffrey Epstein’s reach across both parties.

Steve Bannon, Peter Thiel, Tom Barrack, and other high-profile Republicans also corresponded with him. Epstein even wrote that Trump “knew about the girls” in one email, though he made no specific allegation of wrongdoing and offered no context.

In another exchange, Epstein said Trump had visited his home “many times.”

Financial institutions and major donors tied to Epstein speak out

Donald Trump also named JPMorgan Chase, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime bank, which previously settled lawsuits with the disgraced financier's victims and the US Virgin Islands, without admitting liability.

“We regret any association we had with the man,” spokeswoman Patricia Wexler said, adding that the bank “did not help him commit his heinous acts.”

Hoffman, a Democratic megadonor, issued a statement recalling his regrets. “By agreeing to participate in any fundraising activity where Epstein was present, I helped to repair his reputation… For this, I am deeply regretful,” he said. 

A political storm rises as Trump renews focus on Epstein

The newly released documents also revealed that Larry Summers maintained email contact with Jeffrey Epstein until 2019 and that Reid Hoffman invited him to a 2015 dinner in Palo Alto attended by major tech figures, including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.

With the DOJ now moving ahead under Trump’s directive, the political fallout is expected to intensify. The emails themselves implicate no one in Epstein’s crimes, but the renewed scrutiny is already stirring tensions as both parties brace for deeper investigations.