President Trump Calls for Epstein Investigation
US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to order an investigation into financier Jeffrey Epstein's alleged connections to major financial institutions and several prominent Democrats, including former President Bill Clinton.
Scope of the Investigation
President Trump stated via social media that he would direct Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to examine Epstein's "involvement and relationship" with Clinton and other individuals. The stated objective is "to determine what was going on with them, and him."
Renewed Interest and Document Release
Interest in Epstein's associations has increased following the recent release of over 20,000 pages of documents from his estate by US lawmakers. These documents reportedly contain mentions of various individuals, including President Trump.
Clinton's Statement
Former President Bill Clinton has issued strong denials regarding any prior knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities.