Washington, D.C. – White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has confirmed that senior administration officials met with Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert. They discussed the growing controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The meeting reportedly included Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, and FBI Director Kash Patel. Boebert is part of a bipartisan congressional group urging the Department of Justice to release all remaining Epstein-related records.
Leavitt characterized the meeting as an example of government transparency. He said the administration is “willing to sit down with members of both parties to address their concerns.”
Trump Calls Epstein Focus “Political Deflection”
Former President Donald Trump responded publicly for the first time after the release of newly uncovered Epstein emails. He accused Democrats of using the issue to divert attention from the government shutdown.
In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote that Democrats were “trying to bring up the Epstein hoax again.” He claimed they wanted to deflect from their “failures on the shutdown and other issues.” Trump warned fellow Republicans not to fall for what he described as a political trap.
Reporter Asks About Prince Andrew’s Role
During the White House briefing, Leavitt was asked if Trump believes Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify before Congress. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is formerly Prince Andrew. The testimony concerns his ties to Epstein.
Leavitt said she had not yet discussed the issue with the president but would follow up. Andrew has denied wrongdoing and was stripped of his royal titles amid mounting scrutiny over his friendship with Epstein.
White House Denies Trump Misconduct
Leavitt dismissed allegations from recently released emails. He claimed that the records only confirm Trump had known Epstein socially. This occurred while Trump was living in Palm Beach years ago.
She repeated that Trump had banned Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago club, describing him as “a pedophile and a creep.”
Democrats Accused of “Distraction Campaign”
The press secretary criticized Democrats for what she called “a deliberate distraction campaign,” arguing the release of the documents was politically timed.
She labeled the situation a “manufactured hoax,” claiming Democrats ignored the Epstein scandal during the previous administration but now use it to attack Trump politically.
Administration Stresses Transparency
When asked why not all Epstein-related documents have been made public, Leavitt said the current administration has “done more for transparency than any other before it.”
She added that the White House is fully cooperating with the House Oversight Committee in its ongoing investigation.
Trump’s Legal Fight with Media Outlet
Leavitt also addressed questions about Trump’s ongoing lawsuit against a major media network. He called the outlet “politically biased.” However, he noted that Trump maintains a positive relationship with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer despite the dispute.
Mandelson–Epstein Emails Revealed
Emails were among the newly published records. They indicate that former UK official Peter Mandelson maintained contact with Epstein as late as 2016. In one message, Epstein congratulated Mandelson on his birthday, to which he responded he planned to “spend more time in the U.S.” Epstein replied with a reference to the then-upcoming presidential election: “In the Donald White House.”
Mandelson declined to comment when asked about the exchange.
Epstein Estate Delivers 23,000 Pages of Documents
A spokesperson for the Epstein Estate confirmed that 2,900 documents were handed over to the House Oversight Committee this week. These documents total more than 23,000 pages. This action is part of the estate’s ongoing compliance with a congressional subpoena issued earlier this year.
Political Fallout Intensifies
The fresh wave of Epstein documents has reignited political tensions in Washington. Analysts say the renewed focus comes at a sensitive time for Trump. He is working to redirect public attention toward economic challenges. There is also the ongoing shutdown.
The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on whether to compel the release of all remaining Epstein-related files. This decision will come as early as December.
Epstein communicated with writer Michael Wolff ahead of the 2016 election. Additional correspondence shows their discussions about an interview opportunity that would have “hurt Trump.” Other emails show Mandelson advising Epstein to avoid a media appearance concerning his ties to powerful figures.
As more records surface, both political parties face mounting pressure to ensure transparency and accountability in the long-running Epstein investigation.
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