During Mr. Trump's first term, his labor secretary, Alexander Acosta, resigned following criticism of his handling of Epstein's 2008 plea deal when he was a federal prosecutor in Florida. Epstein served 13 months in a jail work-release program after he was originally accused of sexually abusing dozens of girls and young women.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he "never had the privilege" of visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island, saying he turned down an invitation from the convicted sex offender in what the president called a moment of good judgment.

Any time I say anything about Epstein, they’re like, ‘Why didn’t Joe Biden’s — why didn’t Joe Biden release the files?’ And this is what I say: Have you met Merrick Garland?” Tanden

Tulsi Gabbard becomes ‘weapon of mass distraction’ as Trump White House grapples with Epstein fallout - Trump administration has accused Obama of perpetrating ‘coup’ during Russian meddling investigat

A key House committee is looking into the investigation of the late Jeffrey Epstein for sex trafficking crimes.