President Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate individuals he claims had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, specifically naming Bill Clinton, former Secretary of the Treasury Larry Summers, and venture capitalist Reid Hoffman. Trump asserted on social media that Epstein was a Democrat and therefore a Democratic problem, not a Republican one, and that these men spent significant time with Epstein.
Following Trump's accusations, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the appointment of a U.S. Attorney to investigate and provide answers to the public.
This action follows a pattern where Trump makes public accusations against perceived enemies, and the Department of Justice subsequently launches investigations. Notably, Epstein's own released emails stated that Bill Clinton was never on his island.
The specific nature of the DOJ investigation remains unclear.
