President Donald Trump accused Republicans of being duped by Democrats regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, diverting attention from the autopen scandal involving former President Joe Biden. During an Oval Office meeting with Bahrain’s leaders, Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Epstein case, stating that the autopen scandal is a bigger issue than Epstein’s. Trump criticized Biden for reversing energy policies, leading to higher inflation, and argued that the autopen scandal is one of the largest in American history. He reiterated that the House Oversight Committee is investigating the alleged use of the autopen by Biden’s aides, and accused Democrats of orchestrating a ‘hoax’ on Epstein. Trump also expressed dissatisfaction with the Justice Department’s handling of the case and emphasized that the ‘big beautiful bill’ represents the largest tax cut and regulation cuts in history.
Trump’s comments come amid growing pressure from Republican lawmakers to increase transparency from the Justice Department regarding the Epstein case. He criticized Democrats for their role in past controversies, including the discredited Steele dossier during the Trump-Russia probe and the cover-up of Hunter Biden’s laptop story ahead of the 2020 election. Trump argued that these incidents demonstrate the Democrats’ incompetence and their ongoing attempt to undermine the administration. In his remarks, Trump also highlighted the administration’s focus on addressing immigration issues, claiming that Biden’s policies have led to an influx of illegal immigrants and killers into the country. He defended Bondi’s handling of the case, stating that she has provided all credible information and that further details would be released if they become available. Trump’s remarks underscore his ongoing criticism of the Democrats and his belief that the autopen scandal is a more pressing issue than Epstein’s legal proceedings.