
US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy among his supporters after claiming the widely discussed Jeffrey Epstein 'client list' is a fabrication created by Democrats. In a Truth Social post on 16 July, he dismissed the ongoing speculation as a distraction, criticising both political opponents and members of his own base.
The remarks have exposed growing divisions within the pro-Trump movement, with some high-profile figures publicly rejecting his stance. Trump's comments come amid renewed calls in the United States for further disclosure surrounding Epstein's associates and legal proceedings.