FBI, Justice Dept find Epstein had no client list, committed suicide: Report
In a move set to ignite fresh debate and contention, President Trump's Justice Department and the FBI have officially concluded their investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, asserting there is no evidence he blackmailed powerful figures, maintained a "client list," or was murdered.
The findings, detailed in a memo obtained by Axios, directly contradict years of swirling conspiracy theories that have captivated online communities and political figures alike.
The administration plans to release video footage, both raw and "enhanced," which they claim shows no one entered Epstein's Manhattan prison cell area the night he died in 2019. This video, according to the two-page memo, supports the official medical examiner's ruling of suicide.
The announcement marks a significant pivot for the Trump administration, as it formally refutes claims previously amplified by individuals who now hold prominent positions within the FBI.
Kash Patel, currently the FBI's director, and Dan Bongino, now deputy director, were once vocal proponents of theories questioning the circumstances of Epstein's death and his alleged "client list" during their time as social media influencers and activists. Both have since publicly stated their belief that Epstein died by suicide.
Despite their current stance, the "Epstein Files" have become an online article of faith, particularly on the right, fueling convictions that Epstein's network implicated government officials, celebrities, and business leaders, and that his death was a deliberate cover-up.
The memo unequivocally states that investigators found "no incriminating 'client list'," "no credible evidence... that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals," and "no evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties." Furthermore, no one else involved in the Epstein case will face charges, with his associate Ghislaine Maxwell currently serving a 20-year sentence for child sex trafficking.
The video footage examined by investigators reportedly covers the period between approximately 10:40 PM on August 9, 2019, when Epstein was locked in his cell, and around 6:30 AM the following day, when he was found unresponsive. While Axios reviewed the footage, independent verification was not possible. The FBI reportedly "enhanced the relevant footage by increasing its contrast, balancing the color, and improving its sharpness for greater clarity and viewability."
The swift and definitive nature of these findings has already sparked immediate reactions on social media. Elon Musk said in a tweet: "it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again"
What’s the time? Oh look, it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again … pic.twitter.com/CO9xJz68Tf
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 7, 2025
Other user questioned, "They held up 'Epstein Files' like they had it all. Now the DOJ says: No client list. No names. Suicide. Case closed. So what were they holding??"
They held up “Epstein Files” like they had it all.
— HustleBitch (@HustleBitch_) July 7, 2025
Now the DOJ says:
No client list. No names. Suicide. Case closed.
So what the hell were they holding?? pic.twitter.com/Nw5v7cgmmD
Others were quick to reiterate prior allegations of President Trump's connection to Epstein, suggesting the findings were politically motivated to protect him.
A quick YES or NO.
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) July 7, 2025
Is the DOJ lying about Jeffrey Epstein having no client list? pic.twitter.com/52IOk0bzPz
This official pronouncement from the Justice Department and FBI aims to quell persistent speculation, but the deeply entrenched nature of the conspiracy theories suggests it may instead reignite the very debates it seeks to put to rest.
