Trump has publicly claimed that investigations into Jeffrey Epstein should also examine ties to Bill Clinton and other figures, framing it as part of a broader “Epstein hoax” narrative aimed at Democrats. He has asserted that the Department of Justice and FBI should look into Clinton’s connections to Epstein, among others, and has used social posts to push this angle as part of his broader political messaging. Many outlets have reported on these remarks and the surrounding political context, noting the statements’ emphasis on deflecting scrutiny away from Trump himself and casting the Epstein matter as a partisan issue.