Trump Says Radical Left Won’t Be Satisfied Even If Epstein Court Documents Are Released
Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that even if a court approves the public release of grand jury records related to Jeffrey Epstein, it still won’t appease what he called the “radical left lunatics” and political agitators.
Trump’s comments came while confirming that he had directed the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to make public all grand jury material connected to Epstein—pending approval from the courts.
Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “I have instructed the Justice Department to release all grand jury evidence concerning Jeffrey Epstein, provided the court grants permission. However, I believe that even if the court fully endorses this release, the radical left troublemakers demanding it will never be satisfied. They will always demand more and more. MAGA!”
Trump’s remarks followed the Justice Department’s move on Friday, where Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche formally requested federal judges to unseal grand jury testimonies in criminal investigations linked to Epstein. The request also included testimonies from the trial of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of aiding Epstein’s sex trafficking operations. This legal action came directly after Trump ordered the DOJ to make the documents available to the public.
Controversy has surrounded the Trump administration ever since the Justice Department recently declared it would not provide further disclosures from the Epstein probe. This decision drew criticism from several quarters, especially following a Wall Street Journal article that revealed the existence of a sexually suggestive letter allegedly linked to Trump. The letter, reportedly included in a 2003 birthday album for Epstein, bore Trump’s name, although Trump strongly denied its authenticity—calling it “completely false, defamatory, and malicious.”
In response to mounting pressure, the DOJ announced that it would coordinate with prosecutors in New York to ensure that any released documents would be carefully reviewed. Redactions will be made to protect the privacy of victims and other sensitive personal information.
Typically, grand jury materials—such as witness statements and the evidence presented during criminal investigations—are kept confidential and only made public under exceptional circumstances or by court order.
Even though the Justice Department now backs the release, legal experts suggest that the process of reviewing and redacting the grand jury material could take several weeks or even months. Courts will need to carefully evaluate what portions can be disclosed without jeopardizing the safety of witnesses or the integrity of ongoing legal matters.
