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President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind the appointment of a special prosecutor to reportedly look into a slew of government-affiliated actions in a push for accountability, including a full probe into the Jeffrey Epstein case and allegations against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former special counsel Jack Smith, according to John Solomon.
The journalist and Trump ally previewed his Wednesday interview with Trump on Steve Bannon's War Room, saying the president told him, "Let's just do it," regarding the appointment of a special counsel related to Epstein.
Why It Matters
The Trump administration has been under fire for not releasing more information in the Epstein sex trafficking investigation, following a memo released by the FBI and the Department of Justice last week.
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The two-page memo stated the government found "no incriminating 'client list'" related to Epstein, triggering major backlash among both Democrats and MAGA supporters. Many pointed to Trump's promise to make the materials public and Attorney General Pam Bondi's previous statement that the list was on her desk.
Solomon's report means that, if appointed, a special prosecutor would then handle the case instead of Bondi, serving as an independent counsel.
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What To Know
Solomon, the founder of Just the News, who in 2022 Trump named alongside Kash Patel as "representatives for access to Presidential records of my administration," said during an appearance on Bannon's War Room that Trump voluntarily brought up Epstein during their conversation.
Bannon, who previously served as the chief White House strategist during Trump's first term, asked Solomon, "You did inform [Trump] that they're thinking about appointing a special counsel on this to take over this entire, this entire investigation?"
Solomon confirmed, adding, "Yeah, and he said, 'I think it's a good approach. Let's just do it. Let's get, let's get the trust of the American people, let's get accountability and then let's focus on the things that matter.'"
Bannon asked: "So he's on board with the situation of getting a special prosecutor and having the Epstein situation put into that so that can be formally looked at in a criminal context?"
Solomon said the president noted he has "nothing to hide," and wants "truth" and "prosecutions."
During an appearance on Real America's Voice on Wednesday, Solomon reiterated that the president agreed to a special prosecutor on Epstein and also said, "Democrats, you want a special prosecutor on Epstein? You got it, but we're also going to look at Hillary [Clinton], [James] Comey, and Jack Smith."
He said that Trump would examine many conspiracies to get the "most transparency," calling it a "big moment."
Earlier on Wednesday, Trump blasted his supporters, accusing them of being duped by Democrats, to reduce criticism over his administration's handling of records in the Epstein investigation.
"Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this 'bulls****,' hook, line, and sinker," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
"They haven't learned their lesson, and probably never will, even after being conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years," he added.
What Did Pam Bondi Say About the Epstein Case on Tuesday?
Bondi, in particular, has come under MAGA fire over the DOJ's handling of the two-page memo and the so-called "Epstein files."
She was asked about the documents and MAGA's frustration on Tuesday during a press conference about the Trump administration's efforts to combat drug cartels, in which she responded in part: "We're going to fight to keep America safe again and we're fighting together as a team. We've got a war on drugs."
The government memo said Epstein, a financier and convicted sex offender, died by suicide in 2019 in his Manhattan jail cell. Following Epstein's death, numerous conspiracy theories emerged, including claims that he was murdered to silence him and speculation about the existence of a secret client list allegedly linking powerful individuals to his crimes.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the Trump administration should release all files related to Epstein and alluded to speculation about Trump being in the documents: "The American people deserve to know the truth. What, if anything, is the Trump administration and the Department of Justice hiding?"
What People Are Saying
Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia told NBC News of the Epstein files: "I'd like to see all the information come out."
Conservative commentator Laura Loomer said during a livestream last week: "Pam Bondi is a coward. She didn't even sign her name to the memo. This isn't transparency—it's a cover-up."
Attorney Seth Abramson, on X: "Now is a great moment to remember that John Solomon is not a journalist, he is a Trump political operative who worked with—among others—Trump and Kash Patel in 2019 to try to steal the 2020 presidential election using Kremlin-linked lies against Joe Biden."
Representative Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, said on the House floor Tuesday: "A nation that chooses to protect rich and powerful men who abandon, abuse, and assault young girls is a nation that has lost its moral purpose. We get a vote this afternoon. I will continue to fight for the release of the Epstein files."
What Happens Next
Solomon's full interview with Trump will air on Real America's Voice at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
Update 7/16/25, 4:55 p.m. ET: This article was updated with additional information.
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