David Schoen, the lawyer who briefly represented Jeffrey Epstein before the financier’s death in 2019, has once again stated that former President Donald Trump was never among Epstein’s clients. Schoen’s renewed comments, shared publicly on X, come as the Department of Justice faces mounting scrutiny over its handling of Epstein-related case files and a recently leaked internal memo.
“I can say authoritatively, unequivocally, and definitively that he had no information to hurt President Trump,” Schoen wrote. “I specifically asked him!”
Schoen explained that during his brief period representing Epstein, he had directly questioned him about any compromising material or associations involving Trump. Epstein, Schoen said, denied having any such information or connection. His clarification surfaced as political and public debate once again swirled around the case files tied to Epstein’s vast social network and the unanswered questions surrounding his 2019 death, which was officially ruled a suicide while he awaited federal sex trafficking charges.
The controversy reignited after Axios reported on a leaked DOJ memo asserting that no formal “client list” was ever compiled and reiterating the findings of Epstein’s death investigation. The revelation has angered some conservative figures and Trump supporters, who claim the memo may be part of an effort to obscure evidence of misconduct among powerful individuals linked to Epstein.
Retired Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn responded to the news on X, writing that “the Epstein affair is not going away” and calling for greater accountability in uncovering the full extent of Epstein’s network. His comments reflected growing dissatisfaction among conservatives who believe the justice system continues to protect influential figures.
Reports from Fox News indicated that internal friction has emerged within the Department of Justice, with Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino allegedly disputing Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of remaining Epstein-related records. Bondi’s office has consistently maintained that no list exists, while Bongino has reportedly pressed for greater transparency.
Even as Trump publicly voiced his support for Bondi on Truth Social, many of his allies remain skeptical. They argue that if, as Schoen maintains, there is no damaging information related to Trump, the DOJ should have no reason to withhold remaining documents.
For Trump’s supporters, the controversy has become symbolic of what they perceive as a recurring double standard in federal investigations—one that favors political elites and shields them from accountability. Despite repeated official assurances that no client list exists, public distrust persists, ensuring that Epstein’s shadow continues to loom large over Washington and beyond.