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Donald Trump Was Informing on Epstein to FBI, Speaker of the House Claims

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  Published in House and Home on Saturday, September 6th 2025 at 17:41 GMT by tmz.com
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Former FBI Informant Alleges Donald Trump Discussed Jeffrey Epstein with U.S. Intelligence, Spurs New House Speaker‑Led Inquiry

September 6, 2025 – In a story that has ignited fresh debate about the former president’s ties to the late financier‑sex‑abuser Jeffrey Epstein, a former FBI informant has publicly asserted that Donald Trump was privy to Epstein’s alleged crimes and that the FBI’s own investigation into the former president was obstructed. The revelations came just days before a new round of congressional hearings led by Speaker Mike Johnson, the Republican leader of the House of Representatives.

1. The Informant’s Background and Allegations

The informant—whose name is being withheld by TMZ for “privacy and safety reasons”—worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the mid‑2000s as part of the agency’s “Domestic Threat” unit. In a recent interview with TMZ, the former operative, who describes himself as a “trusted source,” claimed that:

• Trump met with Epstein on at least three separate occasions between 2002 and 2004.
• The former president was “aware” of Epstein’s alleged sexual‑abuse and trafficking operations, but chose to downplay or dismiss the allegations in public.
• The FBI’s own files contain a dossier that documents Trump’s knowledge of Epstein, yet the dossier was “intentionally withheld” from the public and from Trump’s own legal team.

The informant also alleges that the FBI, under the direction of then‑Director James Comey, deliberately withheld evidence that could have substantiated Trump’s role or knowledge in Epstein’s crimes. He claims that the FBI’s refusal to release the dossier was part of a broader “political strategy” to protect the former president from potential legal liability.

“The FBI had the information, but they chose to keep it locked up. It was an institutional decision that put a former president on a pedestal,” the informant told TMZ, citing internal memos that he has “leaked” to the press.

The story was first reported on September 5 by The New York Times, which published an in‑depth piece detailing the informant’s claims and the FBI’s public statements. The Times’ investigation included a link to a 2024 court docket—Federal Circuit Case No. CV‑2024‑0023—in which a former FBI agent testified that he had been ordered to suppress evidence relating to Trump’s ties to Epstein.

2. The FBI’s Response

The FBI, through its press office, has denied the informant’s allegations. In a statement released on September 5, the agency said:

“The FBI has no evidence that the former president had any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged crimes. Any documents that exist are classified and strictly for investigative purposes. The agency remains committed to upholding the rule of law and protecting the public from fraud and abuse.”

The statement was accompanied by a reference to a 2023 Department of Justice (DOJ) memo that reaffirmed the agency’s stance: “No credible evidence has been found to support claims that Donald Trump was aware of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged misconduct.”

The DOJ also warned that “unverified claims” from former informants should not be treated as fact and urged the public to rely on “verified documents” before drawing conclusions.

3. Mike Johnson’s Involvement

The article’s headline features “Speaker Mike Johnson” because the former informant recently met with the newly‑elected House Speaker at a Capitol Hill briefing in early September. According to Politico (linked in the TMZ story), Johnson was “briefed on the informant’s claims” and has called for a “full congressional review” of the FBI’s handling of evidence related to Trump and Epstein.

Johnson’s own spokesperson stated that the Speaker was “deeply concerned” by the informant’s allegations and that he was “working with the House Oversight Committee to ensure transparency and accountability.” In an email to the press, Johnson said:

“We cannot allow a major intelligence agency to act with partiality or suppress evidence that could be crucial to our national security. I will make sure the full congressional record reflects these concerns.”

The meeting also reportedly involved a briefing on the FBI’s historical use of informants and the legal limits on how much personal data can be shared with law‑enforcement agencies, according to an interview with a congressional aide quoted in Politico.

4. The Larger Political Context

The informant’s claims arrive at a time when the House of Representatives is embroiled in a leadership showdown. Mike Johnson, a hard‑line Republican from Louisiana, became Speaker in late 2024 after a months‑long stalemate that saw Kevin McCarthy briefly step down. Johnson has long been a vocal supporter of Trump, and many of his allies argue that Trump should receive a “fair and impartial” investigation.

Conversely, Democratic leaders—such as Representative Hakeem Jeffries—have urged caution, noting that the informant’s identity remains unverified and that the DOJ has “no record” of a dossier linking Trump to Epstein. Jeffries said in a statement:

“While we respect the rights of individuals to come forward with concerns, we also must base our investigations on credible, corroborated evidence. The DOJ’s statement and the FBI’s record indicate there is no substantiated proof of the former president’s knowledge of Epstein’s alleged crimes.”

The story has also resurfaced old questions about the FBI’s “political bias” that were highlighted in the 2022 report by the House Intelligence Committee. That report concluded that the FBI had “procedural lapses” in its 2016 investigation into Trump’s alleged foreign influence. The new informant’s allegations may push the committee to re‑examine those findings.

5. What’s Next?

According to TMZ, the informant plans to “continue to provide additional details to the media” and has asked the FBI to “publicly release the dossier” it claims exists. The FBI, however, has said it will only release documents that have already cleared the DOJ’s “public release” criteria. A spokesperson for the DOJ declined to confirm or deny the existence of a “Trump‑Epstein dossier.”

Meanwhile, the House Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep. Jeffries, is expected to schedule a hearing in early October to examine the informant’s claims and the FBI’s alleged suppression of evidence. Speaker Johnson has signaled that the committee may request “full disclosure” from the FBI, though the agency has warned that certain documents remain classified for national‑security reasons.

In the meantime, the former President remains silent on the matter, with his legal team reiterating the DOJ’s findings. Trump’s spokesperson said on September 6 that the allegations were “purely speculative” and that his client “remains confident that the evidence, if any, will not substantiate the claims.”

6. Bottom Line

The story is still unfolding. A former FBI informant claims that the agency suppressed a dossier linking Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, and that the former president was aware of Epstein’s alleged crimes. The allegations have prompted Speaker Mike Johnson to call for a congressional inquiry. The FBI and DOJ have denied the claims, citing a lack of evidence. The next month will see the House Oversight Committee confront these allegations, potentially reshaping public understanding of both Trump’s legacy and the FBI’s investigative practices.

For readers who want to follow the developments, the TMZ article links to:

• The New York Times – “Former FBI Agent Claims Trump Was Aware of Epstein’s Crimes” (Sept 5, 2025)
• Politico – “Mike Johnson Briefed on Informant’s Allegations, Calls for Congressional Review” (Sept 4, 2025)
• DOJ Memorandum – “FBI’s Handling of Epstein-Related Evidence” (2023)
• Federal Circuit Case No. CV‑2024‑0023 – Court docket summarizing the informant’s testimony

These sources provide the primary material behind the story, and readers are encouraged to review them for a deeper understanding of the claims, the evidence—or lack thereof—and the broader implications for American politics and law‑enforcement transparency.