White House Reacts to Report FBI Flagged Trump's Name in Epstein Files
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On Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to a question regarding a recent report from a Democratic senator that the FBI was told to "flag" any records that mentioned President Donald Trump in the federal Jeffrey Epstein files.
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary, said last week that his office received information that about 1,000 agents were given that instruction. Durbin's office said it sourced the information from a protected FBI whistleblower disclosure.
Leavitt was asked during a press gaggle, "There are reports FBI agents going through the Epstein files were told to flag President Trump's name. Is that something the President aware of or he directed?"
Leavitt replied, "I don't believe that was something the White House was aware of. You would have to ask the FBI."
Reporter: There are reports FBI agents going through the Epstein files were told to flag President Trump's name. Is that something the President aware of or he directed?
Leavitt: I don't believe that was something the White House was aware of. You would have to ask the FBI. pic.twitter.com/uGzQhQYhgG — Acyn (@Acyn) July 21, 2025
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