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President Donald Trump\u2019s administration has responded to Reacher<\/em> star Alan Ritchson\u2019s viral criticism over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told Entertainment Weekly<\/em> that Trump has been \u201ctotally exonerated\u201d in relation to Epstein and argued that his administration has done more for victims than any previous administration. Jackson pointed to the release of thousands of pages of documents, cooperation with the House Oversight Committee, the signing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and calls for further investigations into Epstein\u2019s associates as evidence of the administration\u2019s efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The response came after Ritchson, 43, sharply criticized Trump during an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused<\/em> podcast, where he condemned the administration\u2019s handling of the Epstein files and referenced Trump\u2019s past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. The controversy has also centered on former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who previously claimed she had Epstein\u2019s alleged \u201cclient list\u201d on her desk before later stating that no such list existed. Bondi eventually resigned in April 2026 following ongoing criticism over both the Epstein files and other controversies surrounding her tenure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the Department of Justice released approximately 3.5 million pages of investigative records, videos, and images related to Epstein. However, critics argued the release lacked full transparency because many names of alleged associates remained redacted while victims\u2019 identities were insufficiently protected. Trump\u2019s name reportedly appeared thousands of times throughout the documents, and the release of an alleged birthday card from Trump to Epstein further fueled bipartisan scrutiny. Trump has consistently denied wrongdoing, stating he was unaware of Epstein\u2019s criminal conduct during the time they knew each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump has also faced numerous allegations of sexual misconduct over the years, all of which he has denied, while continuing to reject any connection to Epstein\u2019s crimes. Meanwhile, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that no additional Epstein files would be released. Blanche later met with Epstein survivor Danielle Bensky, who criticized the meeting as lacking sincerity and accused the Justice Department of failing to demonstrate a genuine commitment to transparency, accountability, and restoring trust following the controversial release of the investigation files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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