Trump to order investigation into Epstein's alleged ties to Clinton and banks

November 14, 2025

The US Justice Department will investigate convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's connections to major financial institutions and political figures following President Trump's directive to Attorney General Pam Bondi. The probe will examine relationships between Epstein and individuals including former President Bill Clinton, banking institutions JPMorgan Chase, and several prominent Democratic donors. This announcement follows the release of over 20,000 pages of documents from Epstein's estate that reference various public figures, including Trump himself.

Who is affected

Jeffrey Epstein survivors and the family of Virginia Giuffre
Former President Bill Clinton
President Donald Trump
Banks JPMorgan Chase and Chase
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers
LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman
Ghislaine Maxwell (currently serving 20 years for sex trafficking)
Attorney General Pam Bondi and US Attorney Jay Clayton
Democrat Adelita Grijalva and members of the House of Representatives
Representative Robert Garcia and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene

What action is being taken

Attorney General Pam Bondi has asked US Attorney Jay Clayton to lead an investigation into Epstein's relationships with banks and prominent individuals
The House of Representatives is preparing for a floor vote next week on whether to release all Justice Department files related to the Epstein investigation
The justice department is pursuing the investigation "with urgency and integrity"

Why it matters

This investigation is significant because it addresses accountability for potential enablers of a convicted sex offender who victimized numerous women and girls. The probe examines whether major financial institutions and powerful political figures had knowledge of or facilitated Epstein's crimes. For survivors, the investigation and potential release of files represents an opportunity for transparency and justice. The bipartisan support for document release demonstrates rare cross-party cooperation on an issue affecting public trust in institutions and powerful individuals.

What's next

The House of Representatives will vote next week on whether the Justice Department should release all files related to the Epstein investigation
The Justice Department investigation led by US Attorney Jay Clayton will proceed into Epstein's relationships with banks and prominent individuals
Lawmakers' votes on the file release will be monitored by survivors and constituents at future ballot boxes

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