Bill O'Reilly has stated that former President Donald Trump told him the Jeffrey Epstein files remain sealed because releasing them could harm many individuals whose names appear in the documents but who had no involvement in Epstein's criminal conduct. According to O'Reilly, Trump expressed concern that the media would not provide proper context, leading to the unfair destruction of innocent lives. Trump reportedly explained that some individuals named in the files may have had only minor associations with Epstein, such as having lunch with him or exchanging correspondence. The files, as described by Trump, contain names that, if made public without context, could result in career damage, investigations, or even indictments. Trump has indicated that he wants Attorney General Pam Bondi to handle the matter, emphasizing the potential consequences of releasing the files indiscriminately.