On July 15 and 16, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed questions regarding the renewed public and supporter interest in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Trump expressed confusion over the fascination with the case, describing it as "pretty boring stuff" and "sordid but boring." He noted that Epstein had been dead for a long time and was never a major factor in life. Trump suggested that only "pretty bad people," including what he referred to as "fake news," want to keep the Epstein story alive. He also stated that any credible information related to the case should be released. Despite the ongoing uproar over Epstein-related documents that has stirred discontent among some members of his base, Trump dismissed the case's significance and questioned why it continues to attract attention, including from his own supporters.