Tucker Carlson Claims Trump Ordered Cover-Up of Epstein Files

Tucker Carlson alleges Trump ordered a cover-up of Epstein files, sparking new political scrutiny.

September 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Tucker Carlson, a former Fox News host, has alleged that former President Donald Trump directly ordered the suppression of thousands of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s investigations, according to an interview with Vanity Fair.

Carlson claimed he urged Trump in the summer of 2025 to release all records tied to the convicted sex offender, who died in prison in 2019. However, Trump reportedly resisted, citing a belief that the documents were part of a broader conspiracy against him, similar to the ‘Russiagate’ narrative.

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The White House has dismissed Carlson’s claims, with spokesperson Lauren Bis stating that Trump has been fully exonerated regarding Epstein and that the president has taken steps to increase transparency by signing the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Meanwhile, bipartisan pressure continues to grow for further investigation into figures connected to Trump and Epstein.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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