Trump Supports Epstein Files Release to House Oversight Committee, Calls Case a 'Democrat Hoax' and Warns of Innocent People Being Hurt

President Donald Trump expressed support for the Department of Justice's decision to send some of the Jeffrey Epstein files to the House Oversight Committee but cautioned that many individuals mentioned in the files may be unfairly implicated. Trump described the Epstein case as a "Democrat hoax," asserting that innocent people could be hurt by the release of the documents. He referenced that Epstein knew many people in Palm Beach and suggested that some names appearing in the files do not deserve to be mentioned. Trump also referenced former President Bill Clinton's association with Epstein, noting Clinton's multiple visits to Epstein's island but stated he did not want to elaborate further. Despite his characterization of the case as a hoax, Trump supported providing the files to Congress while emphasizing the need to protect individuals he considers innocent.