Trump criticizes Democrats over Epstein’s documents
As the US Department of Justice continues to release Jeffrey Epstein-related documents under the transparency act, US President Donald Trump on Thursday launched a sharp critique of Democrats in a Christmas message regarding the files, asserting that he cut ties with the convicted sex offender long before it became “fashionable” to do so. In his message posted, Trump referred to them as “Sleazebags” and accused the Democrats and parts of the media of hypocrisy. He alleged that several political figures who were once associated with Epstein later “dropped him like a dog” when the controversy surrounding him intensified, while placing the blame on him. “Merry Christmas to all, including the many individuals who supported Jeffrey Epstein, provided him with substantial financial backing, visited his Island, participated in his gatherings, and regarded him as an admirable figure, only to abandon him when circumstances became unfavorable, falsely asserting they had no association with him, claiming ignorance of his character, labeling him as repugnant, and subsequently placing blame on President Donald J. Trump, who was, in fact, the only one to sever ties with Epstein long before it became a popular stance,” Trump wrote.
Trump asserted that those currently under scrutiny are predominantly Democrats, stating that when names surface from what he termed an “ongoing Radical Left Witch Hunt,” there would be “a lot of explaining to do.” The US President also renewed his criticism of the media, which he described as “failing,” and accused it of spreading misinformation in the past, claiming that the media house was forced to apologise for inaccurate reporting and lost subscribers as a result. “When their names are mentioned in the ongoing Radical Left Witch Hunt (along with one lowlife ‘Republican’, Massie!), and it is disclosed that they are all Democrats, there will be much to clarify, similar to the revelations surrounding the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, which was a fabricated narrative – an absolute Scam – and had no connection to ‘TRUMP’,” he said, adding that The New York Times and others were forced to apologise for what he called faulty election reporting.
In drawing parallels between past controversies and the current scrutiny surrounding Epstein, Trump asserted that innocent individuals would face reputational harm as a result of what he described as “corrupt Democrat politics.” The post, characterized by its strong language, ended with Trump extending what he referred to as their “last Merry Christmas” to his critics. “Once again, the same individuals are engaged in their actions, but this time, many of their associates, largely innocent, will suffer significant harm and damage to their reputations. Unfortunately, that is the reality in the realm of corrupt Democrat politics! Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas!” Trump’s post stated. The remarks emerged amid heightened examination of Epstein’s associates following the Department of Justice’s unsealing of court documents pertaining to the late sex offender.
Epstein, who passed away in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial, maintained connections with numerous high-profile figures spanning politics, business, and entertainment. Amid the controversy, Trump’s name has repeatedly surfaced, though he has denied any wrongdoing and stated that he distanced himself from Epstein prior to the scandal’s full eruption. Meanwhile, the DOJ has released several documents concerning the late sex offender, with a million additional documents “potentially related” to Epstein recently uncovered and scheduled for release in the coming weeks. At least 16 files from the latest batch were briefly removed from the DOJ website, including a photograph of Trump, before being reissued following a review initiated by the Southern District of New York to safeguard victims.
