Fact-check analysisVerified as of July 25, 2025Curated by FactVerify
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Trump has said he will give them “a list” of Jeffrey Epstein associates.

Donald Trump has publicly indicated he would provide or release a list of Jeffrey Epstein associates, though official investigations have found no verified 'client list' implicating high-profile individuals.

Exclusive: DOJ, FBI conclude Jeffrey Epstein had no "client list," committed suicide

Exclusive: DOJ, FBI conclude Jeffrey Epstein had no "client list," committed suicide

Source: axios.com

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Verified July 25, 2025
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The claim that Trump said he would give 'a list' of Jeffrey Epstein associates is supported by multiple reports indicating that during his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump expressed willingness to release more Epstein-related files, including a so-called client list if elected.axios.comaxios.comExclusive: DOJ, FBI conclude Jeffrey Epstein had no "client list," committed... However, official investigations by the Department of Justice and FBI have concluded there is no credible evidence that Epstein maintained such a client list or that it exists in a form that could implicate powerful figures.en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.orgJeffrey Epstein client list

Trump has also publicly redirected attention to other figures linked to Epstein, such as Bill Clinton and Larry Summers. Additionally, Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly informed Trump that his name appeared in Epstein files, which adds complexity to the narrative.cnn.comcnn.comBondi briefed Trump that his name was in Epstein files The claim is therefore mostly true in that Trump has made statements about providing a list, but the existence and content of such a list remain unverified and disputed by official sources.

This nuance justifies the 'Mostly True' verdict rather than 'True' or 'False.'

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Exclusive: DOJ, FBI conclude Jeffrey Epstein had no "client list," committed...

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US justice department finds no Jeffrey Epstein 'client list'

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