Trump said he would release Epstein files, then hedged that “phony stuff” could hurt people

Date: 2024-06-02
Entry type: disclosure-position
Current status: Campaign interview statement; it was not itself a disclosure order.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Entities and roles

Donald J. Trumpcandidate stating and qualifying a disclosure position
Trump's 2024 position on releasing Epstein filesstated disclosure position

Claims and evidence

factreported
In a 2024 interview, Trump said he would release Epstein files, then cautioned that “phony stuff” in them could affect people's lives.
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