Stephen Colbert Criticizes Trump Epstein Ties Amid DOJ, Congress Delays

President Donald Trump has faced renewed scrutiny over his past connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with recently resurfaced images and videos showing them together at social events in the 1990s. Trump has vehemently denied wrongdoing and dismissed media questions about Epstein, calling the continued focus on the case "unbelievable". Late-night host Stephen Colbert has been sharply critical of Trump’s ties to Epstein, highlighting that Trump flew on Epstein’s private plane multiple times and mocking Trump's previous controversial remarks about age limits on women. Colbert and others have condemned efforts by congressional Republicans, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson, to delay the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, suggesting political motives to avoid transparency. Despite Attorney General Pam Bondi’s earlier claims of possessing a "client list" linking prominent figures to Epstein, the Department of Justice later stated no such list existed, fueling further controversy. The ongoing revelations and political maneuvers ensure the Epstein story remains a persistent challenge for Trump's presidency.