Former Attorney General Bill Barr, in sworn testimony released by the House Oversight Committee, denied having any knowledge of evidence linking President Donald Trump to criminal activity involving Jeffrey Epstein. The 120-page transcript directly contradicts Democrat allegations that the Department of Justice under Barr suppressed information related to Epstein’s connections with prominent political figures.
According to the transcript, Barr confirmed he spoke with President Trump twice about Epstein. One conversation took place after Epstein’s death, while the other’s timing was unclear. Barr testified that neither discussion revealed any involvement or knowledge of misconduct by Trump. When asked if he had ever informed Trump about documents or allegations tying him to Epstein, Barr said no.
Barr further stated he had not seen credible evidence indicating that women ever accused President Trump of misconduct involving Epstein. He also noted that had such information existed, it likely would have been leaked, especially given the track record of frequent leaks within the Southern District of New York. He emphasized that if Trump had been implicated, the public likely would have known by now.
When questioned about the broader Epstein investigation, Barr dismissed conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s death, maintaining his previously stated position that Epstein died by suicide. He acknowledged gaps in his memory on minor details but consistently denied any cover-up or suppression of evidence.
