Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has made explosive allegations that former President Donald Trump systematically obstructed the release of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to Greene, Trump instructed his administration and key officials to prevent any disclosure of the Epstein files, explicitly telling then-Attorney General Pam Bondi, "Do not release the Epstein files."
Greene's Detailed Allegations on Conservative Podcast
During an appearance on "The Shannon Joy Show" this Tuesday, Greene elaborated on her contentious split with Trump, who previously labeled her a "traitor" for advocating transparency in the Epstein case. She asserted that Trump directed the White House to pressure House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, urging them to halt any legislative efforts aimed at releasing the documents. "He had his administration, the White House, telling Johnson and Thune, 'Stop this, do not pass any resolution to release the Epstein files,'" Greene stated emphatically.
Greene further claimed that Trump personally intervened with Bondi at the Department of Justice, regardless of public perceptions about her. "He flat out told her, 'Do not release the Epstein files.' He was blocking everybody," Greene recounted, highlighting what she describes as a concerted effort to suppress information.
Background on Epstein and the Controversial Files
Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019 while in custody, with his death ruled an apparent suicide as he awaited trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His connections to numerous high-profile individuals have fueled widespread speculation about a so-called "client list," which Bondi pledged to release in February 2025, though she later clarified that her comments were misinterpreted.
Reports indicate that Bondi informed Trump in May that his name appeared frequently in the files, prompting Trump to dismiss public interest as a Democratic "hoax." However, under significant bipartisan pressure, Trump ultimately signed legislation in November to release the remaining Department of Justice files, albeit with extensive redactions.
Ongoing Investigations and Greene's Revelations
The House Oversight Committee has recently subpoenaed Bondi for a deposition regarding her handling of the Epstein case and the incomplete release of heavily redacted documents. Bondi has refused to comply, arguing that the subpoena is invalid since she no longer serves as attorney general. During the podcast, host Shannon Joy questioned Greene about whether Trump, rather than Bondi, was the primary obstacle in the case. "I know he did," Greene responded unequivocally.
While Greene admitted she lacks direct knowledge of private conversations between Trump and Bondi, she insisted that Trump consistently advised against releasing the files. "His reasoning was, is people are going to get hurt, is what he said. He kept saying that," Greene explained. She noted that Trump publicly dismissed the matter as a hoax while privately warning officials about potential repercussions. "Behind the scenes, he was telling all of us, he was telling Mike Johnson, he was telling everybody, telling Pam Bondi, 'People are going to get hurt.'"
Personal Confrontations and Victim Advocacy
Greene previously disclosed details of her rift with Trump in a December New York Times profile, revealing that Trump called her to express his displeasure after she threatened to publicly name Epstein's co-conspirators if the DOJ failed to release the files. In Tuesday's interview, Greene described their "final conversation," during which Trump became increasingly frustrated with her refusal to withdraw her support for transparency. "He told me, he said, 'My friends will get hurt,'" Greene recalled. "He told me, 'People you know, Marjorie, people at Mar-a-Lago. They're going to get hurt.'"
In response, Greene emphasized the suffering of Epstein's victims, stating, "People have already gotten hurt. There's over 1,000 women that have been raped by Jeffrey Epstein — and are accusing others." She acknowledged that, at the time, she believed only Democrats were implicated in Epstein's crimes, based on conversations with victims who asserted Trump's innocence. This belief made Trump's refusal to support transparency all the more shocking to her. "And then, you saw, everybody saw, how it unfolded," Greene concluded, alluding to the eventual partial release of documents under legislative pressure.
The allegations from Greene add a new layer of complexity to the ongoing Epstein saga, raising questions about transparency, accountability, and the influence of political figures in high-profile cases. As investigations continue, the public awaits further developments in this deeply contentious issue.
