White House says Epstein emails released to smear Trump

The White House accuses House Democrats of leaking Jeffrey Epstein emails to smear Trump

A newly released email from disgraced late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, referencing US President Donald Trump, is seen in this handout image released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee in Washington, DC, US, on Nov 12, 2025. House Oversight Committee Democrats/Handout via REUTERS

The White House accused Democrats in the House of Representatives of releasing emails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday to smear President Donald Trump.

"The Democrats selectively leaked emails to the liberal media to create a fake narrative to smear President Trump," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.