Trump Rejects Special Counsel for Epstein Inquiry

President Donald Trump has refused to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the Jeffrey Epstein case, despite mounting pressure from his supporters, Republican lawmakers, and broader public calls for transparency. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump trusts the Department of Justice and FBI’s exhaustive review, and that any further action on document releases belongs to the Justice Department and courts. Persistent questions remain about Epstein’s connections and a possible client list, fueling frustration among Trump’s base and critics who accuse the White House of avoiding accountability. Leavitt clarified that any credible new evidence should still be pursued by federal agencies. The DOJ recently reiterated that Epstein did not have a 'client list' and that his 2019 jail death was a suicide, but conspiracy theories and calls for further investigation persist. Trump has labeled the ongoing scrutiny a Democratic 'hoax' and 'scam,' as the controversy continues to distract from his policy agenda.