House Speaker Mike Johnson dropped a bombshell, claiming former President Donald Trump secretly aided the FBI in dismantling Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal network.
The Daily Caller reported that on Friday, Johnson told Capitol reporters that Trump acted as an informant to help bring Epstein to justice, a revelation no official had previously disclosed.
This statement followed Trump’s controversial remark two days earlier, calling the Epstein saga a “hoax.” Johnson’s defense aims to reframe Trump’s words as a jab at Democratic political tactics, not a denial of Epstein’s heinous crimes.
Trump’s “hoax” comment came on September 3, 2025, when he told reporters he preferred focusing on “the greatness of our country” over Epstein-related controversies.
Johnson insists Trump was targeting Democratic efforts to tie him to Epstein, not dismissing the financier’s well-documented offenses. The clarification seeks to quell outrage from those who saw Trump’s words as trivializing Epstein’s victims’ suffering.
Johnson’s claim that Trump was an FBI informant marks a stunning twist in the Epstein narrative. No prior reports have linked Trump to such a role, raising questions about the evidence behind Johnson’s assertion. The White House, notably silent, has yet to address this bold statement.
According to Johnson, Trump took decisive action by banning Epstein from Mar-a-Lago after hearing rumors of the financier’s illicit activities.
This move, Johnson argues, reflects Trump’s disgust with Epstein’s behavior, not complicity. Yet, skeptics might wonder why this informant's story only surfaced now, years after Epstein’s 2019 death.
“He was an FBI informant to try to take this stuff down,” Johnson told Live Now Fox, doubling down on his defense of Trump.
The claim, while explosive, lacks corroboration from federal authorities, leaving room for doubt. Progressives will likely seize on this to fuel their narrative of Trump’s Epstein ties, despite Johnson’s pushback.
Meanwhile, a bipartisan group of lawmakers held a press conference on September 3, 2025, alongside 10 Epstein victims, demanding the release of all Justice Department files on the case.
The push for transparency underscores the public’s lingering distrust of how Epstein’s crimes were handled. Johnson faces mounting pressure from both parties to allow a congressional vote on this disclosure bill.
Epstein, who died in jail in 2019, left behind a trail of unanswered questions about his network of powerful associates. Lawmakers argue that full document release could clarify who enabled his crimes. The absence of an official Epstein client list, as confirmed by the administration, only deepens the mystery.
Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly told Trump his name appears multiple times in Epstein case documents. This revelation, coupled with Johnson’s informant claim, paints a complex picture of Trump’s involvement. Critics may argue this fuels suspicion, while supporters see it as proof of Trump’s proactive stance against Epstein.
“The president knows, and has great sympathy for the women who suffered these unspeakable harms,” Johnson told Live Now Fox.
His words aim to humanize Trump, casting him as a champion for Epstein’s victims rather than a figure entangled in the scandal. But sympathy alone won’t silence those demanding concrete evidence of Trump’s informant role.
Johnson’s defense hinges on portraying Trump as a victim of Democratic smear campaigns. By framing the “hoax” comment as a rebuke of political opportunism, he sidesteps the broader implications of Trump’s Epstein connections. This tactic might rally MAGA supporters but risks alienating moderates wary of unverified claims.
The transparency bill, championed by Epstein’s victims, puts Johnson in a tough spot. Both parties are pressing for a floor vote, signaling bipartisan frustration with the lack of clarity around Epstein’s case. Johnson’s reluctance to act could undermine his credibility, especially as he defends Trump’s murky role.
Trump’s decision to call the Epstein saga a “hoax” was a risky move, inviting backlash from those who see it as downplaying a grave injustice.
Johnson’s quick defense suggests a coordinated effort to protect Trump’s image ahead of mounting scrutiny. Yet, without FBI confirmation, the informant's claim feels more like a lifeline than a fact.
The Epstein case remains a lightning rod for controversy, with victims and lawmakers united in their call for truth. Johnson’s attempt to shield Trump while navigating bipartisan demands for transparency is a delicate balancing act. His informant's revelation, if unsubstantiated, could backfire spectacularly.
