USA TODAY readers are reacting to President Trump’s call to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein case, with many expressing dissatisfaction. Many readers believe an Epstein “client list” exists, and some think the Trump administration had access to it. Several people are expressing a sense of betrayal as they believe the President is protecting people on the list. Some readers who supported Trump are now urging him to release the list or resign.
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Chris Hayes reports that while many on the right express discomfort with Donald Trump’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, one individual appears pleased. That person is Elon Musk, Trump’s former megadonor and co-president. This suggests a potential divergence in opinion within conservative circles regarding the situation. The observation highlights a specific reaction from a prominent figure associated with Trump.
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In response to Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal of her sex-trafficking conviction, the Department of Justice has asked the Supreme Court to deny it. Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence, argues her conviction should be overturned due to a 2007 plea deal granted to Jeffrey Epstein, which she believes immunized her. The DOJ’s action follows recent controversy over its handling of Epstein’s case, particularly regarding the release of information, including a client list. Maxwell’s attorney criticized the DOJ’s stance on the appeal, citing a broken government promise.
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Amidst controversy surrounding the Justice Department and FBI’s conclusion that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide and lacked a client list, former President Trump called for unity among his supporters. Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi after his supporters expressed outrage over the handling of the Epstein case, and potential lack of transparency. Some of these supporters have openly questioned the findings. Trump has dismissed these concerns and urged them to focus on other matters, and asserted the Epstein files were originally created by Democrats.
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John Q. Hosedrinker