White House Denies Confirming Trump’s Call on Epstein Investigation

UPDATE: The White House has just announced it cannot confirm a reported 2006 phone call in which former President Donald Trump allegedly praised police investigating Jeffrey Epstein. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated during a briefing on February 10, 2026, that officials are unable to verify the existence of this call, describing it as something that “may or may not have happened.”

This urgent development follows the release of documents detailing an interview with the former police chief of Palm Beach, Florida, who reportedly told the FBI that Trump had called him during the investigation into Epstein. The document claims Trump expressed approval of law enforcement’s actions, stating, “Thank goodness you’re stopping him.”

Leavitt emphasized that the reported contents of the call align with Trump’s longstanding assertions that he severed ties with Epstein years ago. “This call, if it did happen, corroborates exactly what President Trump has said from the beginning,” she asserted, highlighting Trump’s consistent denial of any wrongdoing connected to Epstein.

The renewed scrutiny comes as newly released documents have raised questions about prominent political and business figures linked to Epstein, even without criminal allegations against them.

In a related matter, the White House reaffirmed President Trump’s support for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, despite mounting calls for his resignation over past ties to Epstein. Leavitt confirmed on Tuesday that Lutnick “remains a very important member of President Trump’s team,” following Lutnick’s testimony to Congress where he admitted to meeting with Epstein twice after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for solicitation. This revelation contradicts Lutnick’s previous claims of severing ties with Epstein in 2005.

Additionally, Leavitt addressed speculation regarding a potential clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s imprisoned associate, in exchange for her cooperation with a congressional investigation. Although she did not dismiss the possibility outright, Leavitt emphasized that this matter has not been a priority for the President, as his focus remains on pressing national issues.

As this story develops, all eyes will be on how these revelations impact the ongoing investigations and the political landscape surrounding Epstein and his associates. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.