President Trump just declared that the country needs to stop focusing on the Jeffrey Epstein files and immediately move on to other pressing issues like healthcare, as reported by The Hill. This move comes right after the Justice Department released nearly 3 million new documents late last week. The newly released files include thousands of photos of Epstein’s properties, emails, flight logs, and even tips submitted directly to the FBI through the National Threat Operations Center.
The president was speaking to reporters in the Oval Office when he made his demand, stating, “I think it’s really time for the country to get on to something else.” He stressed that the focus should shift to matters that people truly care about, repeating, “I think it’s time now for the country to maybe get onto something else like health care.”
The files contain mentions of several extremely high-profile people, including President Trump himself, former President Clinton, tech heavyweight Elon Musk, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. While none of these individuals have been accused of any criminal wrongdoing, their appearance in the documents has naturally drawn fresh scrutiny about their relationships with the convicted sex offender.
The controversy surrounding the Epstein investigation has been a persistent headache for the administration throughout President Trump’s second term
President Trump was quick to dismiss the inclusion of Musk and Lutnick, saying, “I’m sure they’re fine.” He then doubled down on the assertion that the latest batch of files fully absolves him. He even claimed that the entire controversy was a “conspiracy” waged against him, perpetuated by “Epstein and other people.”
Interestingly, the president admitted he hadn’t actually read any of the newly released files before making this definitive declaration that the issue is settled. While many Democrats and Republicans have criticized the handling of the investigation into Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, the administration did eventually push for transparency.
Initially, President Trump’s Justice Department resisted pressure to make the files public. However, in a major reversal last November, the president urged Republicans to support a bill mandating the release. He quickly signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law after its passage.
Following the latest release, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the department’s review of the files had been completed in accordance with the law. Blanche stated the review was officially over, noting that the department had examined over 6 million pieces of paper, thousands of videos, and tens of thousands of images, which is exactly what the statute required them to do.
Published: Feb 4, 2026 11:00 am