Trump Denies Epstein Files Briefing Amid Controversy

President Donald Trump has consistently denied being briefed about his name appearing in the Jeffrey Epstein files, despite multiple reports, including from The Wall Street Journal, stating that Attorney General Pam Bondi informed him in May. Trump dismissed these claims, calling them "fake news" and suggested that attention should rather be on figures like Bill Clinton, who he said visited Epstein's island numerous times. His administration has faced criticism for its handling of the Epstein case, particularly after the DOJ and FBI released a memo concluding Epstein's death was a suicide and denying the existence of a client list. Trump also downplayed the significance of the Epstein files and declined to comment on Ghislaine Maxwell's interview or the possibility of pardoning her. During his visit to Scotland, Trump reaffirmed his stance, while also discussing unrelated topics like the Israel-Hamas conflict and his upcoming meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The controversy surrounding Trump and the Epstein files remains a contentious issue in the media and public discourse.