Trump Administration Seeks Court Approval to Release Grand Jury Testimony on Jeffrey Epstein

President Donald Trump's administration plans to petition a court for permission to make grand jury testimony concerning the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein public. This decision comes after a report found no substantial evidence to support various conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein's life and death, prompting outrage among some of his supporters. Trump expressed his intent on his Truth Social platform, referring to the ongoing discourse as a “SCAM” perpetuated by Democrats.

In response to Trump's announcement, Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated on the social media platform X that the Justice Department was prepared to make a request to the court to unseal the grand jury transcripts. Bondi had previously promised to disclose significant information about Epstein, which included revealing numerous names and flight logs associated with him.

The situation highlights a growing divide among Trump’s base, as some supporters are increasingly pressing for transparent information regarding Epstein and express dissatisfaction with the lack of evidence supporting longstanding conspiracy theories about him. Trump has dismissed these concerns as a hoax. Epstein’s controversial history includes sexual abuse allegations that surfaced in 2006, leading to his arrest that year and a subsequent plea deal. He was again arrested in 2019 but died in jail while facing charges for sex-trafficking conspiracy.