White House Defends Trump After Alan Ritchson Demands Epstein Files

Actor and executive producer Alan Ritchson accused President Donald Trump of suppressing the Epstein Files and protecting individuals implicated in Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities during an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. Ritchson used explicit language to demand the immediate release of the documents to ensure accountability for rapists and pedophiles, alleging that Trump was involved with minors while possessing nuclear codes and stating that the president should go to jail.

The White House responded on Friday with a statement defending the president. Spokesperson Abigail Jackson asserted that Trump has been totally exonerated regarding Epstein and has supported victims by signing the Epstein Files Transparency Act and cooperating with House Oversight Committee subpoenas. Jackson also accused Democrats Hakeem Jeffries and Stacey Plaskett of soliciting money and meetings from Epstein after his conviction.

Despite the administration's claims of exoneration, reports indicate that no court has officially ruled Trump exonerated. The Department of Justice has previously released documents containing unproven sexual assault accusations against him.