Trump’s team pushes to unmask grand jury testimony tied to Jeffrey Epstein

Trump Threatens to Sue the Wall Street Journal Over Alleged Letter to Jeffrey Epstein

Justice Department Moves to Unseal Grand Jury Transcripts

The former president has publicly demanded that the Justice Department open the sealed grand jury files on the Epstein case. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the push, citing the need to clear lingering questions about the administration’s handling of the infamous financier’s crimes.

Article Claims Trump Authored a “Scam” Letter

• The Wall Street Journal reported that a letter dated 2003, signed and signed by Trump, contained a crude drawing of a naked woman and an elaborate signature.
• Trump dismissed the claim, calling it “false, malicious, and defamatory.” In a post on Truth Social he accused the paper’s editor, Emma Tucker, of publishing a “fake story” after being told it was a scam by “White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.”
• He threatened to sue WSJ owner Rupert Murdoch and the publication for publishing the alleged letter.

Grand Jury Search for Unsealing Case Files

Bondi said she would seek court approval to unseal the transcripts. The request comes after the FBI and Justice Department issued a public memo stating no evidence supports a “client list” or that Epstein was murdered, affirming his suicide in 2019.

Broader Context of Epstein Scandal

• Trump supporters have long promoted conspiracy theories about a hidden client list and a cover‑up of Epstein’s death.
• The federal prosecutor who handled the case, Maurene Comey, was abruptly fired mid‑week, raising further questions about the administration’s involvement.
• Vice President JD Vance criticized the WSJ’s coverage, while lawmaker Pat Ryan hinted that Trump’s reluctance to release earned files was intentional.

Implications if Grand Jury Records Are Released

If the requested documents become public, they may provide concrete evidence regarding the alleged letter and clarify the administration’s role in the Epstein investigation. Until then, details of the claims remain contested and largely unverified.