Trump’s latest comments on the Epstein files spark serious backlash after he’s allegedly mentioned over 1 million times

President Donald Trump is facing renewed criticism after an old interview clip resurfaced in which he described public interest in the Jeffrey Epstein files as “boring” and said he did not understand the “fascination” with the case.

The clip is from July last year. In it, Trump is speaking to reporters on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews. He says he does not know why people, including some of his own supporters, remain focused on the Epstein documents. He also says that Epstein has been “dead for a long time” and was never a major factor in his life.

In the video, Trump says, “I don’t understand what the interest or the fascination is. I really don’t.” He adds that he thinks the case is “pretty boring stuff” and suggests that only “pretty bad people,” including what he calls fake news outlets, want to keep the topic alive.

The resurfaced clip is now drawing strong reactions because of a new claim from Congressman Jamie Raskin. Raskin, who serves as the senior Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, told Axios that after reviewing unredacted Epstein-related documents, he found that the name “Trump” appears more than a million times in the files.

Raskin explained that he searched the documents using keywords such as “Trump,” “Donald,” and “Don.” However, he also admitted that he did not have time to review each reference individually. He said he could not guarantee that every mention of the name “Donald” refers specifically to Donald Trump, since other people may share that name.

This detail is important. Simply appearing in a document does not automatically mean wrongdoing. Being mentioned in investigative files can mean many different things, including being referenced in conversations, social connections, or other unrelated contexts. At this stage, there is no confirmed evidence that Trump committed any crime related to Epstein.

Still, the large number of references has raised questions and fueled public curiosity. Critics argue that calling the matter “boring” dismisses the seriousness of Epstein’s crimes, which involved the trafficking and abuse of underage girls. For many people, the case represents a major failure of justice involving powerful and wealthy individuals.

Online reactions have been intense. Some people said it is insulting to describe the issue as boring when it involves victims who suffered serious harm. Others argue that the longer questions go unanswered, the more suspicious the situation appears.

At the same time, some of Trump’s supporters defend him. They say he likely wants to move on from the controversy and focus on governing. They argue that constant questions about the Epstein files distract from other national issues.

One specific document reportedly includes a past statement connected to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club. In that document, Epstein’s legal team is quoted as saying Epstein was not a member of Mar-a-Lago but was a guest. It also suggests that Epstein had not been formally banned from the property at that time. Trump has previously said he eventually cut ties with Epstein after falling out with him.

For now, the situation remains unclear. The fact that Trump’s name appears in the documents does not, by itself, prove any illegal activity. However, the combination of the resurfaced interview clip and the new claims about how often his name appears has brought fresh attention to the controversy.

As public interest continues, the debate is likely to focus on transparency, accountability, and whether more detailed explanations about the files will be made available.